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LF04 XCG

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,958 mi
Last recorded98,958 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 XCG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 98,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,892 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 95,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,212 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 91,207 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 86,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 86,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended arm rear mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no. plate slightly tarnished

Fail 16 Apr 2014 77,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off & nearside front brake pipes going to hoses corroded & near fail limit

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,633 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,820 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 66,820 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,474 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 41,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,276 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 33,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Aug 2008 33,234 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside headlamp aims do not have "kick up" to the nearside

Pass 27 May 2008 31,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,788 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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LF04 XCG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 LF04 XCG, 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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LF04 XCG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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