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R9 AEC

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,419 mi
Last recorded28,419 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 AEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 28,419 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired SERVO PIPE SEMI COLLAPSED (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged MISSHAPED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,543 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 27,525 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 26,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 25,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 21,987 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 21,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,728 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 19,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,237 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,799 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 18,799 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 15,923 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 15,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,628 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 11,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 4,825 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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R9 AEC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R9 AEC, 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 R9 AEC registered?

R9 AEC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is R9 AEC safe to buy?

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