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HT04 WRU

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,424 mi
Last recorded162,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 WRU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 162,424 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 162,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 156,785 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 155,728 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 155,727 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 127,151 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,153 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,919 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,614 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 95,614 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,344 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 69,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 52,909 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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HT04 WRU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT04 WRU, 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 HT04 WRU registered?

HT04 WRU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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