2004 BMW Z4 3.0I SE 3.0L Petrol · GV04 KZA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean history across its recent tests. The most recent inspection conducted on 14 March 2026 at 137,294 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. Following a single failure in February 2023, the vehicle has cleared three consecutive annual tests without any advisories, suggesting a proactive approach to mechanical maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. The record shows a notable interval of 11,291 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by a more modest increase of 3,740 miles leading to the March 2026 test. This regular usage suggests the car is driven consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of components like seals and brake lines despite the relatively high age of the chassis. While the clean MOT record is a positive indicator, a buyer should still focus on specific mechanical vulnerabilities inherent to the Z4 of this era. Given the age, a physical inspection of the chassis is critical to check for structural corrosion in the sills and subframe points, which MOT testers may not flag until they become significant. The buyer should also examine the suspension bushings and control arms for signs of tearing, as the lack of advisories in the record does not rule out the gradual wear of rubber components that can occur between test intervals.