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K18 FRR

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,363 mi
Last recorded88,363 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 FRR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 88,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 80,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 74,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flange bolts corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Pass 24 May 2019 62,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,923 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,451 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 55,451 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,233 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,751 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,312 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,851 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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K18 FRR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K18 FRR, 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 K18 FRR registered?

K18 FRR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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