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RN04 AZU

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,760 mi
Last recorded92,760 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 AZU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 92,759 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn large split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12,urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12,urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,599 miles

Advise under bonnet engine bay Rodent damage

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear meatal pipe corroded / under side panel covering (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking born 2012 flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings broken away also upper bump stops broken / perished (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 90,595 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to check as wiper blade missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Advise under bonnet engine bay Rodent damage

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear meatal pipe corroded / under side panel covering (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking born 2012 flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking flat spot NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rears getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings broken away also upper bump stops broken / perished (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,351 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Jan 2017 81,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,092 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,305 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 22 Oct 2013 66,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,630 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,054 miles

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

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

non runflat constructed tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,439 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,860 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,182 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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RN04 AZU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RN04 AZU, 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 RN04 AZU registered?

RN04 AZU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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