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SD04 MVX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,849 mi
Last recorded46,849 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 MVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 46,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,851 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ...offside rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ...both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 35,019 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 35,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 33,706 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 33,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,605 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 32,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 31,506 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 31,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished + split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished + split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 28,140 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 28,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,516 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 27,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,274 miles

Front water ingress both indicator lamps

Nearside Front damage tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,812 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 25,812 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,035 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 24,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,594 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,663 miles

deterioration and damage all wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,966 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage centre stop lamp lens.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,438 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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SD04 MVX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SD04 MVX, 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 SD04 MVX registered?

SD04 MVX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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