2004 BMW Z4 2.2L Petrol · OV53 ABU

The vehicle presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 87,026 miles showing a pass despite ongoing suspension wear. The record indicates a recurring trend regarding suspension components. Both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as worn in the 2025 test, a condition that first appeared in the 2024 test at 83,888 miles. While these faults did not result in failure, they suggest the rubber components are reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern indicates low annual usage, averaging approximately 3,956 miles per year over the vehicle's 22-year lifespan. The data shows a consistent, albeit slow, accumulation of miles, with the distance increasing by roughly 3,139 miles between the January 2024 and May 2025 tests. This low mileage often correlates with the type of degradation seen here, where rubber bushes and brake surfaces suffer from age and environmental exposure rather than high-frequency mechanical wear. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. The repeated advisories for worn suspension arm bushes since 2024 suggest that while the car remains roadworthy, these components will require replacement soon to maintain handling precision. The brake discs have also shown a pattern of pitting and scoring, noted in both the January 2024 and January 2022 tests. This often occurs when a vehicle sits idle for extended periods, allowing surface corrosion to develop on the metal. The 2022 failure at 81,511 miles highlighted more significant concerns, including an ABS fault and a corroded brake pipe. Although the vehicle passed subsequent tests, the history of brake pipe corrosion and pitted discs necessitates a thorough underside inspection. You must verify that the brake lines are free from significant oxidation and that the ABS system is functioning without warning lamps. Checking the integrity of the suspension bushings and the condition of the rear brake discs will be essential to ensure no further deterioration has occurred since the last recorded advisory.