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WN04 LXU

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,886 mi
Last recorded148,886 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 LXU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 148,886 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,308 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 146,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 142,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 139,958 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to rear still brake pipe corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,480 miles

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,210 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,603 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,986 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (require treating)

moderate lift in offside front ball joint

nearside front w/bone (rear) bush moderately worn

offside front w/bone (rear) bush slight wear

Fail 26 Oct 2012 79,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

moderate deterioration offside front wishbone (rear) synthetic bush

moderate wear to offside front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

moderate deterioration offside front wishbone (rear) synthetic bush

moderate wear to offside front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,389 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 71,332 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,847 miles

ILLEGAL LETTERED PLATES STORED IN BOOT

Fail 30 Oct 2010 60,646 miles

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

ILLEGAL LETTERED PLATES STORED IN BOOT

all tyre compounds deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,603 miles

Wear to front brake pads

Airbag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,577 miles

Front 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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WN04 LXU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WN04 LXU, 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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WN04 LXU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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