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RL04 EER

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 EER
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,714 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 82,714 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 72,664 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 69,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 58,127 miles

wipers parking a little high

Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

wipers parking a little high

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,055 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,929 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 53,929 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake warning lamp is on.

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,721 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 45,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,913 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,770 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 33,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,166 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,219 miles

all four tyres wearing low on edges of tyres

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 EER is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EER, 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 EER registered?

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

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