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RK04 MGX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,439 mi
Last recorded81,439 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,439 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 75,313 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2mm - Worn inner edges almost to cords/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - O/S on 2mm - N/S on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 73,818 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S and O/S - Left hand drive headlights fitted so beam kick/pattern is incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2mm - Worn inner edges almost to cords/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - O/S on 2mm - N/S on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 67,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 67,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,505 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 64,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,513 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,262 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,409 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,130 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,841 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,975 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 23,969 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,389 miles

steering noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

Pass 4 May 2007 11,452 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 MGX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RK04 MGX, 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 RK04 MGX registered?

RK04 MGX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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