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RN04 MLE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,415 mi
Last recorded105,415 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,415 miles

Front number plate deteriated

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 3 Aug 2015 101,919 miles

both rear tyres on limit 1.6mm

engine management light on

air intake pipe split to air valve

front lower wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,267 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; noise when rotating rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; damage front / rear bumpers & dent n/s/f wing

Note ; fuel cap seal starting to perish

Note ; oil leak at gearbox

Fail 25 Jul 2014 95,267 miles

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

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; noise when rotating rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Note ; damage front / rear bumpers & dent n/s/f wing

Note ; headlamp aim will require recheck after repairs

Note ; suspension coil springs should be replaced as a pair to ensure even ride & height

Pass 6 Jul 2013 89,502 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edge

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2012 80,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,369 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,427 miles

Front brake discs have slight lip on edges

Front brake pads getting low about 80-85% worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 56,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 49,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 41,357 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MLE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

RN04 MLE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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