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SG04 WBD

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

23,143 mi
Last recorded23,143 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 WBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 23,143 miles

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 21 May 2025 22,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,489 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 21,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 21,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 21,178 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 20,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 19,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 19,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes at nearside front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,293 miles

Corrosion at exhaust front pipe join but secure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 19,293 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion at exhaust front pipe join but secure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 18,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,113 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 16,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 15,343 miles

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight pitting on rear discs

Fail 7 Feb 2013 15,343 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

slight pitting on rear discs

Pass 8 Feb 2012 14,811 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Fail 31 Jan 2012 14,810 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

airbag warning lamp shown on dash

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,555 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 13,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 6,515 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,845 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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SG04 WBD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG04 WBD, 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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SG04 WBD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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