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SW04 HZY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,228 mi
Last recorded95,228 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 HZY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 95,228 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 93,746 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,856 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,322 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 86,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,902 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 84,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,889 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 78,147 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,574 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level below minimum

Fail 15 Mar 2014 77,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,592 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,547 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 3 Sep 2009 46,462 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,462 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 18 Nov 2008 33,869 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,977 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 30,976 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 May 2007 21,788 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 21,787 miles

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)

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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SW04 HZY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW04 HZY, 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 SW04 HZY registered?

SW04 HZY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is SW04 HZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 HZY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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