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R4 OKS

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 OKS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 94,411 miles

Emissions unable to be completed missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 93,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 90,408 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,933 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,234 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 85,228 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 14 May 2019 81,354 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 77,853 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 76,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,700 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

front brake pads worn close to the limit.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,700 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

front brake pads worn close to the limit.

Pass 7 May 2014 61,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,784 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 52,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,088 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,345 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,950 miles

Slight paly in front lower arm bush

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,840 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

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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R4 OKS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 R4 OKS, 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 R4 OKS registered?

R4 OKS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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