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W7 SEJ

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,983 mi
Last recorded60,983 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 SEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 60,983 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 60,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 59,715 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 59,707 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,804 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 57,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 56,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 48,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,975 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 40,975 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,511 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,476 miles

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

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

bonnet will not open allowing inspection of components

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 10,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 9,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,216 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 8,561 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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W7 SEJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W7 SEJ, 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 W7 SEJ registered?

W7 SEJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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