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GU04 NWW

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,122 mi
Last recorded109,122 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 NWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 109,122 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 108,493 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 108,493 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,969 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 105,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,586 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,585 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamp washers not working as intended

Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlamp washers not working as intended

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,085 miles

Handbrake Performance weak

O/S/F trackconrol arm rubber bush .starting deteriorate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,084 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Handbrake Performance weak

O/S/F trackconrol arm rubber bush .starting deteriorate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,984 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,708 miles

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,234 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 22,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,369 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 12,368 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GU04 NWW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU04 NWW, 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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GU04 NWW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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