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R12 XEY

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,558 mi
Last recorded125,558 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 XEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 125,558 miles

some surface corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,264 miles

slight corrosion to rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,678 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

some play nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Jun 2019 122,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

some play nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,682 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 120,682 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 16 Jun 2017 118,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 116,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 103,474 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pipe on air filter box is slightly deteroirated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 103,474 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pipe on air filter box is slightly deteroirated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,270 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 96,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,271 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,271 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,334 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 39,253 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,309 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 28,271 miles

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

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)

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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R12 XEY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R12 XEY, 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 R12 XEY registered?

R12 XEY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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