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WA04 ZWD

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,175 mi
Last recorded109,175 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 ZWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 109,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 104,454 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 102,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 99,266 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 99,133 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 95,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,784 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight engine oil leak (rocker area )

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,918 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,505 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 62,505 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,274 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,782 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,533 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,689 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 24 Feb 2007 35,149 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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WA04 ZWD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA04 ZWD, 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 WA04 ZWD registered?

WA04 ZWD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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