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LV04 UOA

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,500 mi
Last recorded48,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UOA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 48,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,900 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,404 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 46,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 43,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,107 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 33,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 33,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,709 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 31,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,845 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 26,744 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,848 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,955 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,181 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 UOA is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LV04 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

LV04 UOA is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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