BMW Z42004 · 2.2L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 87,026 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory requirements. This follows a period of clean passes since early 2022, suggesting that the current owner is proactively addressing any issues that arise to maintain the vehicle in passing condition. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle from 2004, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per annum. The data shows a significant period of inactivity between January 2023 and January 2024, where the car covered only 400 miles in twelve months. However, the jump of 3,539 miles recorded between January 2024 and May 2025 indicates more regular recent usage. While the low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of standing often lead to degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues like dry seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related components that suffer from time rather than distance. Given the vehicle's age, the chassis must be inspected for structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points which are common failure areas for this model. The failure in January 2022 at 81,511 miles was followed immediately by a pass the next day, suggesting a minor consumable item or light-related failure that was quickly rectified. Beyond the MOT record, check the suspension bushes for cracking and the brake calipers for seizing, as low-mileage cars often suffer from brake-related corrosion if they remain stationary for long durations.