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RL04 FWB

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,109 mi
Last recorded64,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 FWB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Washer jets only just hit screen

Fail 3 Jun 2025 64,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 63,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 61,229 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,159 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,281 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,107 miles

Emissions not tested Idle speed clearly too high & air induction leak detected (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management fault light on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013
Fail 22 Feb 2013 40,100 miles

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

traction control and puncture fault lights illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,579 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 34,577 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 30,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES MAY NEED TRACKING ADJUSATMENT

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,171 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES MAY NEED TRACKING ADJUSATMENT

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,702 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,722 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 20,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,066 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 FWB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FWB, 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 FWB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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