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MR03 HEF

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 HEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553518. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 85,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553518. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,156 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,966 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 75,661 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 72,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,023 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,202 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,705 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 37,111 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 37,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise n/s front tyre worn inner . advise replacement+ o/s front tyre worn inner

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,761 miles

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner

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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MR03 HEF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MR03 HEF, 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 MR03 HEF registered?

MR03 HEF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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