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WV04 ZSZ

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,165 mi
Last recorded103,165 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 ZSZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 103,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 100,079 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,462 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,811 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,514 miles

washer bottle top missing

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,961 miles

washer bottle top missing

Fail 14 Jan 2019 89,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

washer bottle top missing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 88,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 1x21" 1x20" (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,139 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,015 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 83,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,112 miles

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

tyre pressures and traction control lights on

Fail 18 Jul 2013 81,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressures and traction control lights on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,461 miles

oil leak gearbox

scratches to bonnet

slight wear in steering rack

small dents to bodywork

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,029 miles

Damage to n/s/r floor pan

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)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Damage to n/s/r floor pan

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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,450 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 72,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,291 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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WV04 ZSZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV04 ZSZ, 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 WV04 ZSZ registered?

WV04 ZSZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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