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SM04 DHZ

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,031 mi
Last recorded117,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 DHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 117,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 114,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2023 112,693 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,130 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 92,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE KERBING BAND DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,034 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 72,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,763 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 46,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad indicator light on

nearside front to rear brake pipe should be replaced soon

Fail 6 Apr 2012 46,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad indicator light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,018 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,054 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre outer tred worn

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,575 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 25,483 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,992 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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SM04 DHZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SM04 DHZ, 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 SM04 DHZ registered?

SM04 DHZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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