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OX04 EYM

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 EYM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,549 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 99,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,743 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 85,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 70,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 66,894 miles

brake peddle soft

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,857 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,129 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 61,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,175 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,121 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,138 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,885 miles

front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,353 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,072 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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OX04 EYM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OX04 EYM, 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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What year was OX04 EYM registered?

OX04 EYM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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