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SLZ 455

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 455
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 114,240 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 105,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 12,434 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 102,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,651 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 98,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.10mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,940 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,289 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 86,289 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,912 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 83,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,840 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,201 miles

advise all four tyres getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,873 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,786 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 20,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 16,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SLZ 455 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SLZ 455, 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

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What year was SLZ 455 registered?

SLZ 455 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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