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LR04 HWB

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,986 mi
Last recorded114,986 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 HWB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 114,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 104,464 miles

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 23 May 2024 103,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 101,176 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,065 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 93,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,156 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,001 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 28,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,359 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,022 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 73,022 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 70,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,141 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,194 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,406 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 45,406 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,378 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,136 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,506 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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LR04 HWB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LR04 HWB, 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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LR04 HWB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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