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MW04 WXY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,122 mi
Last recorded76,122 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 WXY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 76,122 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,483 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 11 Apr 2019 52,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 51,282 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2018 51,280 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2017 48,142 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 45,192 miles

Rear pads have around 1/3 left

Pass 19 May 2015 42,495 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 40,811 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 38,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,600 miles

Offside rear vehicle "jacking" block missing

Fail 9 May 2012 34,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear vehicle "jacking" block missing

Pass 9 May 2011 30,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 22,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,799 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 Jun 2007 16,148 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 WXY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WXY, 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 WXY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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