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SP04 MKZ

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,236 mi
Last recorded128,236 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 MKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 128,236 miles

bonnet safety catch faulty

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 15 May 2017 128,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet safety catch faulty

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 May 2016 107,195 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 107,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 84,260 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 84,260 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Speedometer not complete (6.7.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,604 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,255 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,255 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,465 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 60,465 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,905 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

n/s/r and o/s/f jacking point blocks missing

n/s/r tyre low, 2.5-3mm and worn low inner edge

n/s/r upper brake pipe slightly corroded and pitted

o/s/r tyre low, 2-3mm, bald inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,905 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

n/s/r and o/s/f jacking point blocks missing

n/s/r tyre low, 2.5-3mm and worn low inner edge

n/s/r upper brake pipe slightly corroded and pitted

o/s/r tyre low, 2-3mm, bald inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,934 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,022 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 20,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,891 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 8,891 miles

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

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

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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SP04 MKZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SP04 MKZ, 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 SP04 MKZ registered?

SP04 MKZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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