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BM04 RCM

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,189 mi
Last recorded15,189 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 RCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 15,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 13,969 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 9,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 8,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 8,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 7,904 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 7,846 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 7,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 6,724 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 6,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 6,161 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 5,114 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 5,115 miles

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

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 4,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 4,300 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 3,677 miles

wires cable tied to o/s/r anti roll bar

Pass 15 Feb 2007 2,588 miles

under floor lighting wiring hanging down from car, near suspension components

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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BM04 RCM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BM04 RCM, 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 BM04 RCM registered?

BM04 RCM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is BM04 RCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 RCM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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