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KAM 18L

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,921 mi
Last recorded66,921 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAM 18L
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2026 66,921 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leak from O/S/R (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe leaking (fluid leaked on brake tester) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe retaining clip corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 66,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

battery light on

Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 59,032 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,752 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 57,982 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 Nov 2016 56,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,550 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 53,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,171 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,976 miles

All four tyres flat spotted.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,973 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.(vehicle been standing).

Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,967 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition possibly due to vehicle standing for long periods.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,633 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,633 miles

near side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 31 May 2007 26,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

near side front tyre side wall damage

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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KAM 18L is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KAM 18L, 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 KAM 18L registered?

KAM 18L is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is KAM 18L safe to buy?

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