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RL04 FJC

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,313 mi
Last recorded95,313 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 95,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,088 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,994 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 93,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,496 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,044 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 82,692 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (inner rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (inner rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,189 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,977 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads half worn

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,977 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads half worn

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,057 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,633 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,588 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,663 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 19,660 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 FJC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

RL04 FJC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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