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H8 ORL

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,019 mi
Last recorded113,019 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 ORL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 113,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlight slightly dull / faded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping at back of rocker cover onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,665 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,217 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,272 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,955 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,874 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,872 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,908 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,953 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,161 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 13,027 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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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H8 ORL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H8 ORL, 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 H8 ORL registered?

H8 ORL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is H8 ORL safe to buy?

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