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W40 BOB

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,048 mi
Last recorded65,048 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 BOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,048 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,728 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,717 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,502 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 63,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 63,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,265 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,123 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,006 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,670 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 57,887 miles

Nail in front tyre

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 16 May 2009 53,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 47,330 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 45,465 miles

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

Offside 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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W40 BOB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W40 BOB, 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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W40 BOB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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