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HY04 FWR

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,680 mi
Last recorded118,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 104,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 90,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 72,600 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Intermittent PAS. When Operated Illuminates Intermittent Warning Lights On Dash. Electrics Also Flicker (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily covered with underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,970 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,501 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 30,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,326 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,389 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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HY04 FWR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY04 FWR, 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 HY04 FWR registered?

HY04 FWR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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