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V99 SLA

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 SLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 93,590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 93,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 90,883 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,725 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,676 miles

both front tyres heavily perished

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,734 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished in treadwall

offside front balljoint slight play/movement

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front shock absorber moderate leak(casing damp)

Pass 26 Aug 2017 73,100 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,662 miles

undertays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,213 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,520 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,491 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 62,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,485 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 58,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Aug 2011 50,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,265 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 48,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front brake imbalance near limit 21%

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 39,484 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,448 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,416 miles

Nearside 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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V99 SLA is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V99 SLA, 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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V99 SLA is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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