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RL04 FEX

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,559 mi
Last recorded114,559 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 103,968 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 103,968 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)

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

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,025 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 81,581 miles

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

both front tyres are perished (inner tread)

slight corrsion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,941 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 71,385 miles

225/45/17/91v goodyear

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

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)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 4 May 2013 71,385 miles

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

225/45/17/91v goodyear

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

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)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 May 2012 67,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,492 miles

air bag light on

air freshner removed from interior mirror as it obstructs drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,495 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,495 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 FEX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RL04 FEX, 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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RL04 FEX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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