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MF04 ARZ

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 ARZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 89,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,582 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 85,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,829 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,620 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,967 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 78,967 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,626 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,992 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,586 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 35,826 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,171 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)

condensation in o/s/ h/lamp assy

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,083 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 29,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,075 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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MF04 ARZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MF04 ARZ, 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 MF04 ARZ registered?

MF04 ARZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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