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SAZ 474

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,534 mi
Last recorded87,534 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 474
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,534 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 87,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 86,514 miles

Offside head lamp cleaning device broken

Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 84,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,756 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 77,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,243 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,243 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,046 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screw in n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,638 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,971 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,525 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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SAZ 474 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 SAZ 474, 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

How do I check the history of SAZ 474?

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What year was SAZ 474 registered?

SAZ 474 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is SAZ 474 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAZ 474 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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