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LC04 BBU

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 BBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 67,772 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 67,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 67,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axel bush worn [ found only on shaker plate] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axel bush worn [ found only on shaker plate] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,036 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished and split

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished and split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,066 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and nearly bald on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,226 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 45,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,115 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 17,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 17,651 miles

damage to nearside front road rim on inside

Pass 28 Nov 2011 15,901 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,209 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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LC04 BBU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC04 BBU, 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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LC04 BBU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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