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LR04 SPV

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,798 mi
Last recorded89,798 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 SPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,798 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 89,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,197 miles

Exhaust flange/joint corroded (front)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 88,063 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive possible coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,579 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,027 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 74,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 long pipes and short sections at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking from brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp lit (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,572 miles

vehicle returned for inspection with rear brake pipes painted unable to see if pipes replaced or not

Fail 8 Jun 2015 67,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 63,936 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,242 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,633 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 55,610 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,079 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 50,078 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 45,522 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,969 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,505 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 27,420 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)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 27,420 miles

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

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

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)

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

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 SPV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LR04 SPV, 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 LR04 SPV registered?

LR04 SPV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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