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LV04 LVZ

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,343 mi
Last recorded125,343 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 LVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,343 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,346 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,386 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 92,513 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight misting on o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,457 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 83,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,792 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,572 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 51,465 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,636 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 42,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,297 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Jun 2011 42,297 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,168 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,165 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,879 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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LV04 LVZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV04 LVZ, 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 LV04 LVZ registered?

LV04 LVZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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