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R69 WBK

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,683 mi
Last recorded102,683 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 WBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 102,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper shock mount/bush split

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,693 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 100,676 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,691 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 93,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,666 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy/dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy/dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 92,655 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy/dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy/dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,418 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO DEVELOPE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING CLOSE TO LIMIT IN CENTER TREAD 2/3MM - 205 55 16 91V RFT

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING CLOSE TO LIMIT IN CENTER TREAD 2/3MM - 205 55 16 91V RFT

REAR BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

UNDER PANELS FITTED LIMITING VIEW - UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 22 Mar 2017 84,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low O/S (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' WIPER ARM OBSTRUCTING VIEW - WIPERS NOT PARKING IN CORRECT POSTION (8.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO DEVELOPE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING CLOSE TO LIMIT IN CENTER TREAD 2/3MM - 205 55 16 91V RFT

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING CLOSE TO LIMIT IN CENTER TREAD 2/3MM - 205 55 16 91V RFT

REAR BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT FLUCTUATION

UNDER PANELS FITTED LIMITING VIEW - UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,050 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,643 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,038 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,923 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 24,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,236 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,384 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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R69 WBK is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R69 WBK, 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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R69 WBK is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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