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RL04 PVX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,625 mi
Last recorded93,625 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 PVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 93,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2023 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 88,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 85,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 84,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,360 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO CORDS

Fail 28 Nov 2017 83,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO CORDS

Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,095 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,049 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2015 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,165 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,234 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,544 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 20,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,408 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,018 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2007 8,075 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 PVX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

RL04 PVX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is RL04 PVX safe to buy?

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