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LU02 OLD

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,781 mi
Last recorded75,781 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU02 OLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,781 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 75,779 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,136 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 72,136 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 66,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 66,302 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated multiple cuts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,622 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration exhaust emits slight levels of smoke (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

exhaust emits slight blue smoke

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,320 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 54,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 51,555 miles

fornt wipers a little smeary

Pass 9 May 2014 45,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,893 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 36,893 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 29,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 24,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,836 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,303 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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LU02 OLD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LU02 OLD, 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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LU02 OLD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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