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RL04 FNS

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,274 mi
Last recorded164,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 164,274 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 164,274 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 162,204 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 157,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 153,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 145,732 miles

0/s/r road wheel has been welded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 145,731 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

0/s/r road wheel has been welded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 140,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,564 miles

rear pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,024 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 93,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,376 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 41,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FNS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

RL04 FNS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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