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VK04 XWT

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 XWT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,823 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 136,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 133,743 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 127,258 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,145 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 116,145 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,027 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,716 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,135 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,119 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,488 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 52,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,472 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 40,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VK04 XWT is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VK04 XWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK04 XWT registered?

VK04 XWT is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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