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LM04 FFX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,685 mi
Last recorded135,685 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,719 miles

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

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

various brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Nov 2022 131,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2021 128,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 1 Dec 2021 128,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,126 miles

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

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,703 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 121,702 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,542 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 118,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cords showing

Pass 28 Nov 2017 115,992 miles

rear shocker dust covers detatched

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,424 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 111,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,093 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 105,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,787 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 15 Oct 2013 90,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 77,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,148 miles

n/s front tyre worn very low on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,245 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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LM04 FFX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 LM04 FFX, 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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LM04 FFX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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