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ROW 283

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROW 283
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,629 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 95,624 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all components to the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,620 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSHES . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear ones . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 94,006 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both rear and front . (0.1 (d))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear ones . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,425 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,195 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 87,419 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 87,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,516 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,083 miles

all four tyres uneven wear

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,500 miles

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,022 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,271 miles

nsf brake disc slightly corroded

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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ROW 283 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ROW 283, 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 ROW 283 registered?

ROW 283 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is ROW 283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROW 283 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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