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ET04 WFY

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,328 mi
Last recorded61,328 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 WFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,328 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,671 miles

washer fluid low

Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,906 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,812 miles

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,569 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 53,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,645 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 52,645 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f headlight inop. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,778 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,914 miles

all tyres low tread on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2012 30,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres low tread on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,961 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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ET04 WFY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET04 WFY registered?

ET04 WFY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is ET04 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 WFY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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