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RL04 DZK

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 DZK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,553 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 104,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,252 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,162 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 102,532 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 101,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,353 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,737 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

engine management light on

front brake pads appear low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 92,737 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

engine management light on

front brake pads appear low

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear number plates marked

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 82,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear number plates marked

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,228 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,228 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,674 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 57,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,758 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 49,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,375 miles

Front brake pads look worn low!!

Stone chips to front screen and wipers smearing badly when tested recommend new wipers

Fail 18 Jul 2009 42,374 miles

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

Front wipers badly smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Stone chips to front screen

front brake pads look worn low!!

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,914 miles

noise from hand brake on near and offisde during R.B.T. recommend having brakes checked!!!!

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 DZK is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL04 DZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL04 DZK registered?

RL04 DZK is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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