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MH04 ZZZ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,701 mi
Last recorded131,701 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 131,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 131,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 129,431 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 127,573 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 125,785 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,071 miles

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

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

rear subframe surface corrosion

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 123,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

coolant level lamp on

rear subframe surface corrosion

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,128 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 119,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 115,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 115,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,873 miles

Bonnet tied in place, secure at time of inspection.

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

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

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

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

Nearside front headlamp slightly reduced output, water in lense.

Slight scratches to offside front of windscreen.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 110,873 miles

Bonnet tied in place, secure at time of inspection.

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

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

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

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

Nearside front headlamp slightly reduced output, water in lense.

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

Slight scratches to offside front of windscreen.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,278 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,017 miles

Advise front brake pads getting low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,243 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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MH04 ZZZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MH04 ZZZ, 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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MH04 ZZZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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