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ET04 VHF

2004 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,860 mi
Last recorded103,860 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 103,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,864 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,481 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,999 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 81,964 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 72,992 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 72,980 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,953 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 72,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,928 miles

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

brake pad light on but pads ok

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,094 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,933 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges & cracked

n/s/r brake disc worn

n/s/r tyre scuffed in sidewall

o/s/r brake disc scored & worn

rear number plate deteriorated

under body shields fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 55,933 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs worn

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges & cracked

n/s/r brake disc worn

n/s/r tyre scuffed in sidewall

o/s/r brake disc scored & worn

rear number plate deteriorated

under body shields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,972 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 44,962 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre ,has been run flat inner wall very worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,169 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

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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ET04 VHF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET04 VHF, 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 ET04 VHF registered?

ET04 VHF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2004.

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