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S5 EPX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,129 mi
Last recorded80,129 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 EPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 78,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 77,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,898 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 76,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,465 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 66,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,771 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,720 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 46,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,882 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,552 miles

door sill covers fitted

slight play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush

under shields fitted too under side of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2010 18,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,322 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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S5 EPX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S5 EPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 EPX registered?

S5 EPX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is S5 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 EPX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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