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HW53 HRR

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,062 mi
Last recorded21,062 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HRR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 21,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 20,092 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 19,503 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes have movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 19,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on inner edge exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes have movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 19,275 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 17,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 16,829 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 14,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 14,159 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 14,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 13,308 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 12,983 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 11,879 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 10,759 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 9,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 9,413 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 9,055 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 8,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 8,471 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 7,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 7,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 6,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,564 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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HW53 HRR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HW53 HRR, 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 HW53 HRR registered?

HW53 HRR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is HW53 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 HRR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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