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SN04 ABS

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 ABS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,861 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy.

Offside Headlamp lens scratched.

Fail 8 Oct 2025 88,861 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens scratched.

Pass 17 Oct 2024 88,724 miles

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

Offside Front headlight pattern poor

Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking but still effective

Fail 17 Oct 2023 88,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking but still effective

Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,162 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 85,700 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,483 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight lip on front brake discs

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,396 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,172 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,500 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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SN04 ABS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SN04 ABS, 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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SN04 ABS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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