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VGZ 9729

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,845 mi
Last recorded93,845 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 9729
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 93,845 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 89,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,786 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 77,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,906 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2018 65,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing tread edges

offside exterior door handle requires attention

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,094 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2017 59,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,825 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,472 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,372 miles

damage front number plate.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,403 miles

Front number plate has a small stonechip crack

Front pads are about 80-85% worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,403 miles

Front number plate has a small stonechip crack

Front pads are about 80-85% worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,066 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,442 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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VGZ 9729 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VGZ 9729, 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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What year was VGZ 9729 registered?

VGZ 9729 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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