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PB52 ALB

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,763 mi
Last recorded74,763 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB52 ALB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2025 73,815 miles

brake servo hose deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2025 73,815 miles

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

brake servo hose deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2024 73,077 miles

brake servo hose deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2024 73,077 miles

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

brake servo hose deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2023 72,670 miles

brake servo hose deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2023 72,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake servo hose deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2022 70,933 miles

servo vacuum hose deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2021 69,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 68,657 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,621 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 68,621 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,943 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,943 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,924 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads lowish

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,165 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,457 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,156 miles

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

coolant level waring lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

tyre pressure waring lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,151 miles

offside front nearside front tyres worn and perished on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,017 miles

both front tyres starting to perish along tread and wearing edges

Fail 15 Jan 2011 37,010 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish along tread and wearing edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 23,586 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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PB52 ALB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PB52 ALB, 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 PB52 ALB registered?

PB52 ALB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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