2004 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · HF04 WRG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While it passed the latest test in May 2026 at 56,233 miles, this followed a significant failure in August 2025. The trend shows mechanical instability, as the car recently suffered from simultaneous electrical, engine performance, and suspension failures. The transition from a multi-point failure to a pass within a short window suggests that critical safety items were only addressed when necessary to pass the legal inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 2,500 miles per year. However, the data indicates long periods of inactivity, with a notable five-year gap between the 2020 and 2025 tests during which the car covered only 123 miles. Such low annual usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluids, which is evidenced by the deterioration of brake hoses noted in 2020 and the perishing and cracking of rear tyres identified in the 2026 test. A buyer must meticulously inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment. The record shows a recurring issue with excessively worn rear bushes on both lower suspension arms in 2025, following a fractured coil spring in 2020. The consistent inner-edge wear on tyres across 2019, 2020, 2025, and 2026 indicates a persistent alignment problem or worn control arms. Furthermore, the 2025 failure involving the ABS fault, SRS warning lamp, and rough idling requires a professional diagnostic scan to ensure these electronic faults were properly rectified and are not merely masked by a cleared engine code.