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SW04 EUM

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,783 mi
Last recorded119,783 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 EUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 119,783 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 119,783 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,263 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 118,815 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 118,689 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 118,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 117,884 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,808 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 116,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,222 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 116,222 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe, about centre of vehicle above plastic guard. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 113,175 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 113,080 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,926 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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,308 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 22,256 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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SW04 EUM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SW04 EUM, 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 SW04 EUM registered?

SW04 EUM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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