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BG04 WDX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

105,573 mi
Last recorded105,573 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 WDX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,573 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 105,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 104,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 104,611 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lights tinted. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 104,603 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

product on rear lights

rear number plate damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 102,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 101,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 101,614 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 100,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 May 2018 100,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 98,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 98,535 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 98,507 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis front cross brace/front panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing split rim bolt missing from rim (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 95,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 95,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 92,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 92,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,530 miles

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

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 13 Feb 2013 88,793 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 17 Feb 2012 84,066 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,273 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,591 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 49,591 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,093 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,093 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,982 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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BG04 WDX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BG04 WDX, 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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BG04 WDX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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