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S26 BAW

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 BAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 92,069 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorating/cracking

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp unit damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating/cracking

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 20 May 2026 92,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt deteriorating/cracking

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp unit damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorating/cracking

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

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 22 May 2025 86,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,463 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,133 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear's x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,084 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,073 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,036 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,316 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,608 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,419 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,333 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,384 miles

both front tyres worn inner treads

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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S26 BAW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S26 BAW, 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 S26 BAW registered?

S26 BAW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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