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WJ04 VEW

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,813 mi
Last recorded54,813 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 VEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 54,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 54,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 52,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 29,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,699 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 22,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 19,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 19,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 18,498 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 18,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,382 miles

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 17 Mar 2014 17,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 3,405 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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WJ04 VEW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 WJ04 VEW, 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 WJ04 VEW registered?

WJ04 VEW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WJ04 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 VEW 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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