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LR04 VRP

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,722 mi
Last recorded107,722 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VRP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 107,722 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,653 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML ON

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,483 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 101,479 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,689 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 82,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,147 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 VRP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

LR04 VRP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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