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SD03 RAM

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,090 mi
Last recorded144,090 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 RAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 144,090 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing strut corroded and reduced in thickness at top near securing nut (5.3.2 (b))

oil residue on under tray

Pass 19 Apr 2023 141,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear upper spring mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 141,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear upper spring mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 135,452 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 135,452 miles

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

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 129,615 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rods on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear subframe corroded

front fog lights not working

Fail 22 Apr 2021 129,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rods on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe corroded

front fog lights not working

Pass 27 Apr 2020 124,316 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS LOOSE ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 124,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS LOOSE ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Jacking point missing!

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit !!! (2.7.3)

front ball joints worn

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,374 miles

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2017 85,374 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,068 miles

Under trays fitted under vehicle.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,105 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 43,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,317 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,903 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 28,903 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2007 23,244 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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SD03 RAM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD03 RAM, 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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SD03 RAM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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