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P6 RFA

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 RFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 68,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,647 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,170 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,958 miles

Both head lamp units crazed

Fail 12 Oct 2020 66,958 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both head lamp units crazed

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 64,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,783 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,024 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,779 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing/slight cracking.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,913 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 19 Mar 2012 50,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,939 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,351 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 41,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,507 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

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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P6 RFA is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 P6 RFA, 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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P6 RFA is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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