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W412 PBU

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

53,685 mi
Last recorded53,685 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 PBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 53,685 miles

Central stop lamp partially working

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

rear suspension subframe and rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 53,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central stop lamp partially working

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine air intake hose split

fuel cap seal perished

rear suspension subframe and rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 53,279 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joints nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded , nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2025 53,278 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joints nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded , nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2024 52,693 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joints , nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 52,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joints , nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp washer jet leaking

Pass 3 May 2023 52,010 miles

rear shock absorbers ,suspension components under car corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 52,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers ,suspension components under car corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 52,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorbers suspension components under car corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joints ,nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded ,nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 51,327 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joints ,nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded ,nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,511 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ,nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flange mounting nuts badly corroded ,appears secure

Fail 23 Sep 2020 50,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coil spring corroded offside front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ,nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

engine air intake pipe split

exhaust front flange mounting nuts badly corroded ,appears secure

Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 48,859 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,213 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,694 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 42,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,308 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,295 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,557 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 29,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,057 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 26,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,394 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 24,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,737 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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W412 PBU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 W412 PBU, 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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W412 PBU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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