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OV04 SZG

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,713 mi
Last recorded93,713 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 SZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted. Bonnet latch sticking.

Fail 6 Oct 2023 93,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Head lamp levelling device has restricted movement.

Undertrays fitted. Bonnet latch sticking.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,419 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers & Engine Undertray Fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver Door Handel Poor Condition.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,989 miles

both headlights cloudy and images poor

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

rear suspension subframe and coil springs corroded

some corrosion on both rear brake flexi metal sections

Fail 4 Jul 2019 86,969 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlights cloudy and images poor

rear suspension subframe and coil springs corroded

some corrosion on both rear brake flexi metal sections

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,896 miles

Nearside Front drum stick slight play

Rear drop link bush slight play

rear discs scored and pitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front drum stick slight play

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush starting to debond

Rear drop link bush slight play

rear discs scored and pitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,686 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Almost to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged by spring rubbing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,003 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken caught on brake hose (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damaged by spring rubbing

Pass 26 May 2015 84,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,122 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,122 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2013 75,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 63,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 56,189 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,009 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,673 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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OV04 SZG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV04 SZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV04 SZG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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