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RK04 LVM

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,876 mi
Last recorded89,876 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 LVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,876 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 89,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,968 miles

NSR tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2019 75,910 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,416 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,176 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner and outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,863 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,768 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,233 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,225 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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RK04 LVM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RK04 LVM, 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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RK04 LVM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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