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WH04 UTE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,391 mi
Last recorded82,391 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 UTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 82,069 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,486 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Oil leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 81,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Oil leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,245 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,438 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has some damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r shockabsorber top dust gard insecure

transparent sticker on center of front wind screen .not affecting drivers view of the road ?

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,580 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,611 miles

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

Offside 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 28 May 2010 33,203 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 33,203 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 29,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,019 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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WH04 UTE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WH04 UTE, 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 WH04 UTE registered?

WH04 UTE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WH04 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH04 UTE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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