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MW04 DGY

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,979 mi
Last recorded106,979 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 DGY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 105,373 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2023 102,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,597 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,273 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,533 miles

High level stop light lens damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

High level stop light lens damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 85,668 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level and outer cover missing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,683 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 82,420 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 77,755 miles

Fuel filler cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 74,586 miles

osf anti roll bar link has slight play

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,200 miles

drive belt cracked

Pass 29 May 2012 69,190 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,826 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,317 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 40,317 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 35,691 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 32,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,574 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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MW04 DGY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MW04 DGY, 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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MW04 DGY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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