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RL04 WXX

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,602 mi
Last recorded75,602 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 75,602 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 70,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 66,295 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 63,518 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,787 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 55,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,333 miles

osf tyre bald on inside edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre bald on inside edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,438 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 49,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 44,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,514 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WXX 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 68.8%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

RL04 WXX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is RL04 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL04 WXX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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