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LA04 ZDF

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 ZDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 57,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 56,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 52,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,923 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 38,923 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,654 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 36,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,054 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,054 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,113 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,038 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 21,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 12,419 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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LA04 ZDF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LA04 ZDF, 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 LA04 ZDF registered?

LA04 ZDF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is LA04 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 ZDF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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