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RO04 LBF

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,017 mi
Last recorded140,017 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 LBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 140,017 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 127,094 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine man light on

offside rear wheel rim been repaired

Fail 23 Dec 2016 127,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine man light on

offside rear wheel rim been repaired

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,681 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel repaired

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel repaired

engine management light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2016 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel repaired

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel repaired

engine management light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 109,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,018 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 105,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,932 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on.

engine light on.

Fail 12 Nov 2012

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on.

engine light on.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,964 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

brake warning light on

coolant light on

nearside rear inner side light inop

nearside rear lamp lense cracked but not showing light

Fail 17 Nov 2011 92,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

brake warning light on

coolant light on

nearside rear inner side light inop

nearside rear lamp lense cracked but not showing light

Pass 30 Nov 2010 89,719 miles

brake pad warning light on

covers fitted

nearside front tyre slight cut on outer edge

offside front head lamp misting up but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

covers fitted

nearside front tyre slight cut on outer edge

offside front head lamp misting up but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,853 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2009 85,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,786 miles

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,884 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 74,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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RO04 LBF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RO04 LBF, 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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RO04 LBF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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