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R88 CLN

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,387 mi
Last recorded156,387 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 CLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 156,387 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 156,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking and BOTH REARS DAMAGE OUTER WALLS AND CRACKING NO CORDS SHOWING check soon all 3 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 155,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 154,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 154,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 150,036 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,375 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,404 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 113,404 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,729 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 111,043 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 111,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,858 miles

all brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,667 miles

slight front and rear brake disc wear

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,092 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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R88 CLN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 R88 CLN, 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 R88 CLN registered?

R88 CLN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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