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S6 SMU

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 SMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 58,610 miles

Exhaust front joint fixings are corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 54,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 52,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,138 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished and splitting

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens opaque causing beam pattern to be blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,629 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,323 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,323 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,171 miles

deterioration both headlamp lens

stone chips front windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2015 35,171 miles

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

deterioration both headlamp lens

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 32,719 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake pads 80% worn.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,785 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,252 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,679 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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S6 SMU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S6 SMU, 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 S6 SMU registered?

S6 SMU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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