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SY04 TXG

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,476 mi
Last recorded58,476 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 TXG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 58,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 56,017 miles

Central Front Outer wipers do not self park to correct position after switching off

Front n/s & o/s front brake components and shock absorber casings and wheel bearing housings have corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored in front of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 56,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear axle (marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear axle (marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Outer wipers do not self park to correct position after switching off

Front n/s & o/s front brake components and shock absorber casings and wheel bearing housings have corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored in front of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,500 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 50,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged flat spot on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 50,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged flat spot on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (225/45/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (225/45/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 47,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (225/45/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (225/45/17) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2020 43,299 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 43,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 39,060 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,580 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 36,543 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 34,538 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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,815 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 29,815 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 25,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,991 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,861 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 5 May 2011 23,185 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,936 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,024 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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SY04 TXG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SY04 TXG, 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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SY04 TXG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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