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V6 RWL

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 RWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,090 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 96,291 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,376 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 93,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front shock has a reduced damping effect

Offrside front shock has a reduced damping effect

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,800 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 43,795 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,976 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 40,976 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,474 miles

OSF tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 37,474 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSF tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,258 miles

offside front tyre perishing

signs of perishing on both the rear shock top bushs

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,258 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

offside front tyre perishing

signs of perishing on both the rear shock top bushs

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,333 miles

both the rear tyres are on 2mm tread depth, and have signs of perishing

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

slight surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,965 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 25,965 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 21,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 18,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,250 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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V6 RWL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 V6 RWL, 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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V6 RWL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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