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LC04 XSL

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,581 mi
Last recorded124,581 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 XSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 124,581 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 124,533 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 123,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 122,395 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 121,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 117,923 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 117,872 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 114,367 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 114,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 107,951 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 107,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,295 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 95,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,909 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 85,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,895 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,700 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 20 May 2011 51,353 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 42,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 32,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,748 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 24,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 15,524 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 XSL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LC04 XSL, 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 LC04 XSL registered?

LC04 XSL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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