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WF04 SYR

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,843 mi
Last recorded175,843 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 SYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 175,843 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 175,318 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S - Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 169,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 167,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 163,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 156,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 152,238 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 149,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 146,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 142,415 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 138,517 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 132,089 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,291 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 69,082 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,558 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,712 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 40,636 miles

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

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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WF04 SYR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF04 SYR, 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 WF04 SYR registered?

WF04 SYR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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