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WG04 DXE

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 DXE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 94,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 94,351 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,260 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose collapsed (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers Heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 89,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose collapsed (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers Heavily corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,660 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, suspension arm to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 84,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across lower suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adj (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 81,702 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 81,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 78,702 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 78,702 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,339 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 76,338 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front brake pads appear to have overheated

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 74,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,261 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,186 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,468 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,338 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,611 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side head light aim on upper limit.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side head light aim on upper limit.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,006 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 33,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 25,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,017 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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WG04 DXE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG04 DXE, 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 WG04 DXE registered?

WG04 DXE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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