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PW04 PBW

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,082 mi
Last recorded61,082 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW04 PBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 61,082 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 61,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 56,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,267 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 51,865 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 49,761 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 47,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,258 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,284 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 33,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,242 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,879 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,186 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,573 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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PW04 PBW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 PW04 PBW, 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 PW04 PBW registered?

PW04 PBW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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