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LR04 PNL

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 PNL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,827 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 87,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 86,071 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 86,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

EML on

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,721 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 84,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 84,810 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 82,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,815 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 75,459 miles

(advise) underside n/s/r main brake pipes becoming corroded at bends

(advise) undertray fitted and floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 13 May 2015 75,459 miles

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

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

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

(advise) underside n/s/r main brake pipes becoming corroded at bends

(advise) undertray fitted and floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 14 May 2014 70,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,285 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,974 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,771 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,538 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,567 miles

undersheild fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle and steering

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,636 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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LR04 PNL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LR04 PNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR04 PNL registered?

LR04 PNL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LR04 PNL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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