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SW04 JAU

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,115 mi
Last recorded80,115 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 JAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,115 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 80,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,751 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 77,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 74,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,780 miles

both rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,906 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,154 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,513 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,199 miles

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,199 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 27,180 miles

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

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

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 JAU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW04 JAU, 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 SW04 JAU registered?

SW04 JAU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is SW04 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 JAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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