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RK04 VKP

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,247 mi
Last recorded150,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 VKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 150,247 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 150,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 147,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 146,225 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 146,206 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 145,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 145,960 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside 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 has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,315 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 136,397 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 136,397 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 133,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 124,964 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,960 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 104,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 87,989 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 87,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,313 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,404 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)

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 VKP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

RK04 VKP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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