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R40 LCO

2004 BMW Z4

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 LCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 45,081 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 42,818 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 42,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 41,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 39,489 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,613 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,348 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,817 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 26,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,485 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 15,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,948 miles

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

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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R40 LCO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R40 LCO, 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 R40 LCO registered?

R40 LCO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is R40 LCO safe to buy?

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