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VO04 ZBV

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,949 mi
Last recorded125,949 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 ZBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 125,949 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 123,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut no cord exposed

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 120,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,851 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,358 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 102,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 96,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres inner walls cracking

rear centre stop light 50% working

Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,804 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 90,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner slight split tyre sidewall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 85,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,587 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,523 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,388 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,255 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,886 miles

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

Front 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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VO04 ZBV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO04 ZBV, 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 VO04 ZBV registered?

VO04 ZBV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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