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P3 HCE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,109 mi
Last recorded127,109 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 HCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 127,109 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,593 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 118,430 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,919 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,094 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2019 99,542 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,542 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,690 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on the inner tread

front bumper splitter insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,803 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorbers slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on the inner tread

front bumper splitter insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf lower arm rear bush play

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2012 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf lower arm rear bush play

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,428 miles

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

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

under tray cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2010 60,326 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Mar 2009 52,351 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 52,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 38,673 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 38,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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P3 HCE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P3 HCE, 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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P3 HCE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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