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LT04 NKX

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,012 mi
Last recorded157,012 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 NKX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 157,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 154,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 153,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front pad wear warning light on

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 153,273 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front pad wear warning light on

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 151,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 151,482 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 151,440 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 148,685 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 143,805 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 126,067 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,066 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 125,123 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 123,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 123,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 122,667 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 116,228 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 116,227 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,410 miles

both outer sills covers fitted and undertrays fitted

both rear coil springs unable to check fully

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,985 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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LT04 NKX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LT04 NKX, 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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LT04 NKX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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