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L8 FCR

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 FCR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 98,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 97,352 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 93,983 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 93,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BOTH FRONT TO REAR'S (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 81,275 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 81,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,509 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,159 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,120 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,936 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,190 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,679 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,071 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,369 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,030 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,430 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 26,195 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,728 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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L8 FCR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L8 FCR, 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 L8 FCR registered?

L8 FCR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is L8 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 FCR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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