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RA04 EFR

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,278 mi
Last recorded46,278 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 EFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,278 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 42,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 May 2024 38,149 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 38,145 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 20 May 2023 34,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

vacuum hose under bonnet split and broken away

Pass 16 May 2022 32,382 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 32,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 32,173 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 32,171 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 31,849 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,475 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,420 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,436 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,084 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2010 11,727 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,490 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 9,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 9,563 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 8,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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RA04 EFR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA04 EFR, 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 RA04 EFR registered?

RA04 EFR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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