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HF04 WFC

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 WFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 106,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 102,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,634 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,805 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 93,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 93,777 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 92,107 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 92,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Not fitted correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,734 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 90,726 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 83,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,493 miles

Movement in both front lower ball joints

Movement in both side front, lower suspension arm rear mountings

Fail 4 Feb 2017 82,493 miles

Movement in both front lower ball joints

Movement in both side front, lower suspension arm rear mountings

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,626 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 78,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 29,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,100 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 WFC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

HF04 WFC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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