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TBZ 490

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,170 mi
Last recorded54,170 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 490
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 54,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 47,230 miles

vehicle battery flat

Pass 8 Jul 2024 42,517 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 41,674 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,087 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,955 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,904 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 38,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 38,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine & under tray covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,869 miles

Both wipers are leaving slight smear.

Engine covers fitted.

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

Front and rear brake discs surface rust.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,861 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 38,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,690 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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TBZ 490 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TBZ 490, 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 TBZ 490 registered?

TBZ 490 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is TBZ 490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 490 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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