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RL04 EOP

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 79,380 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/225 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/225 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall damaged exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim bead s/damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 74,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust fixings corroded

suspension componants corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2025 74,805 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust fixings corroded

suspension componants corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 71,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,855 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,874 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Slight oil leak from G/BOX.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 27,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,681 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,714 miles

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

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 EOP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EOP, 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 EOP registered?

RL04 EOP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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