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HF04 VGX

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,799 mi
Last recorded76,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 76,799 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 76,743 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp not working

Fail 29 Jul 2025 76,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 75,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 72,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 70,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge to 0mm and as cuts not to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge to 0mm and as cuts not to cords

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,663 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,599 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes (TCA)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 63,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs slightly corroded

Front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes (TCA)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,707 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 47,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,552 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 25 Mar 2009 31,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 31,309 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,161 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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HF04 VGX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF04 VGX, 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 HF04 VGX registered?

HF04 VGX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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