2004 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · L7 EDR
2004 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 98,836 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L7 EDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 98,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L7 EDR 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 (L7 EDR) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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 (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
L7 EDR Mileage History
- 17/04/202494,154 mi
- 18/04/202494,154 mi
- 24/06/202595,298 mi+1,144 mi
- 04/06/202698,835 mi+3,537 mi
- 04/06/202698,836 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,198 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: Average
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