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S30 TAX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,466 mi
Last recorded57,466 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 TAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 57,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,293 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,140 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

underneath car and components corroded

undertrays fitted hiding components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,753 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,596 miles

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))

all 4 tyre valves cracked and perished

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,976 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 53,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both flex to flex (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre perished

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,912 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,910 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 45,357 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,574 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,911 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,012 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,437 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,806 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 19,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,092 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 15,092 miles

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

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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S30 TAX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S30 TAX, 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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S30 TAX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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