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OY04 XWZ

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 XWZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,259 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 118,259 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,772 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low and osf (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Lower vehicle has under trays obstructing some inspections.advise

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes have corrosion.advise (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre poor mis shaped

rear pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs flucating slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2014 105,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs flucating slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,034 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 88,090 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 83,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,601 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,584 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,356 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,854 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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OY04 XWZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY04 XWZ, 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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OY04 XWZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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