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LM04 ZXL

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 ZXL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,272 miles

Front FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE BOLTS CORRODED.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 71,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 68,840 miles

EXHAUST JOINTS HAVE CORRODED BOLTS.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,832 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating - headlamp aim still ok

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 58,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating - headlamp aim still ok

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 58,792 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Water in both headlights

Pass 18 May 2018 51,107 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Play in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Slight damage both sides front tyre sidewalls

Fail 17 May 2018 51,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Play in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes

Slight damage both sides front tyre sidewalls

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,591 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 46,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,771 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 45,771 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,581 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 38,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,321 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning illuminated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,641 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 19,674 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,986 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,954 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 ZXL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM04 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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