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WR04 THG

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,501 mi
Last recorded155,501 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 THG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 155,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 140,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 127,242 miles

High level stop lamp has some bulbs not working

Fail 18 Aug 2022 127,242 miles

High level stop lamp has some bulbs not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,809 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,898 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,356 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,376 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,993 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,454 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 65,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,360 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,287 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 THG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc 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 THG, 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 THG registered?

WR04 THG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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The MOT history for WR04 THG 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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