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RV04 XZZ

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 XZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,776 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2026 83,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 80,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,947 miles

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 May 2022 78,995 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

under side of vehicle body and subframes and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2021 77,869 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,073 miles

Front suspension components show signs of surface rust

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,459 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

showing signs of surface rust under side of vehicle body

Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,003 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 76,003 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,976 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F 'P' bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,949 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,948 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,813 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,143 miles

n/s/f tyre wearingon edges

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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RV04 XZZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc 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 RV04 XZZ, 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 RV04 XZZ registered?

RV04 XZZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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