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MF04 UWR

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,521 mi
Last recorded111,521 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 UWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 111,521 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 111,474 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 111,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 111,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 111,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 110,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 110,440 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 108,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 108,298 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

MIL on

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

Offside Front Wiper to check

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,634 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 107,634 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,462 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 83,462 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,637 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,564 miles

O/S/R BRAKE SPRING

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 57,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,797 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 UWR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MF04 UWR, 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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MF04 UWR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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