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R4 WNU

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,520 mi
Last recorded141,520 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 WNU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,434 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 132,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 129,805 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 127,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 126,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 124,852 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 120,239 miles

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

nsf headlamp water ingress

Fail 30 Dec 2011 120,239 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

nsf headlamp water ingress

Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,316 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 114,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

auto adjusters in op osf inner mudgard missing headlapm back missing will fill with water

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,759 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,882 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 67,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 53,165 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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R4 WNU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R4 WNU, 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 R4 WNU registered?

R4 WNU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is R4 WNU safe to buy?

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