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RL04 BFX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,263 mi
Last recorded116,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 BFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 114,280 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 114,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 111,944 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,905 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,180 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,333 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,039 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 front clamp nuts corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 105,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 front clamp nuts corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 101,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,421 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,084 miles

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

Offside front head lamp washer inoperative

Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,321 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 77,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full plastic covers fitted

oil leak from diff

rear brake pads have approximately 3mm remaining

slight play from both front inner wish bone bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2010 77,858 miles

full plastic covers fitted

oil leak from diff

rear brake pads have approximately 3mm remaining

slight play from both front inner wish bone bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,508 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,179 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,856 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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RL04 BFX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 RL04 BFX, 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 RL04 BFX registered?

RL04 BFX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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