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GL04 LSE

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,958 mi
Last recorded27,958 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 LSE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 27,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 27,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 27,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 27,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 26,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,007 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 25,007 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,568 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 24,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 23,803 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 21,692 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,593 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 14,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,075 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,900 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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GL04 LSE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black 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 GL04 LSE, 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 GL04 LSE registered?

GL04 LSE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is GL04 LSE safe to buy?

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