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WR04 LRK

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,149 mi
Last recorded105,149 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,149 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear along tank to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 85,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,863 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 58,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,001 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 57,001 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 56,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,299 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 51,299 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,653 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 27 May 2008 23,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 18,600 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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WR04 LRK 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 WR04 LRK, 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 WR04 LRK registered?

WR04 LRK is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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