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LR04 VRJ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,542 mi
Last recorded61,542 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,542 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 59,430 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 58,949 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 57,338 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated, scored and pitter

nearside rear has a nail near shoulder

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,425 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,385 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 39,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,860 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 VRJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

Is LR04 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 VRJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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