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2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 NFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 95,019 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 94,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,674 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 81,852 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by the securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe as it joins to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,328 miles

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

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))

top up oil level to carry out test

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,170 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v RunFlat

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,794 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 57,162 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,484 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 49,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,640 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,808 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 17,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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HN04 NFL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HN04 NFL, 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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HN04 NFL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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