2004 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · CE04 LHX
2004 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 60,996 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE04 LHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 60,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE04 LHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW Z4 (CE04 LHX) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes running by side of tank (1.1.11 (c))”.
CE04 LHX Mileage History
- 23/04/202453,037 mi
- 22/04/202555,528 mi+2,491 mi
- 25/04/202555,528 mi
- 22/04/202660,993 mi+5,465 mi
- 22/04/202660,996 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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