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SL04 PUU

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 PUU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 117,150 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 116,662 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 116,662 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 113,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 113,796 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 112,094 miles

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 110,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,159 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,680 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,680 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,212 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,212 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,489 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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SL04 PUU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL04 PUU, 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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SL04 PUU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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