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ET04 LLW

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,936 mi
Last recorded72,936 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 LLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,936 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 72,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 69,174 miles

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

near side headlamp slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,846 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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 19 Feb 2021 58,484 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 58,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,215 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,241 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,074 miles

osf and nsf lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,349 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (2.4.G.2)

rear and front to back brake pipes light rust

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,528 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,251 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 30,943 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 27,332 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 24,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,223 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 14,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ET04 LLW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET04 LLW, 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 ET04 LLW registered?

ET04 LLW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is ET04 LLW safe to buy?

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