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W888 RPM

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,503 mi
Last recorded68,503 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 RPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 66,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,281 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 63,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,711 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front suspension lower arm rear bushes have movement in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,866 miles

headlamps misted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 61,866 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

headlamps misted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,688 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,585 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 60,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,143 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,297 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 45,006 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,818 miles

Offside front tyre splitting around circumferance of tread

Offside mirror lens cracked, but can see to the rear

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,867 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,867 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,538 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 20,538 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,538 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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W888 RPM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W888 RPM, 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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W888 RPM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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