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2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 115,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 112,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 112,395 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced digits (0.1 (d))

Coolant leaking from radiator area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 110,683 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,253 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 103,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,647 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 74,647 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,105 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,947 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside rear tyre bald inner edge, small cut, cords visible.

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

Offside rear tyre bald inner edge.

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

Rear ride height control, connecting arm bent.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,125 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Front tyres worn inner 3/4.

Offside rear tyre worn centre.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 61,079 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Front tyres worn inner 3/4.

Offside rear tyre worn centre.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,216 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,704 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 23 Jan 2008 38,167 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,391 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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V111 BMW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 V111 BMW, 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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V111 BMW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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