2004 BMW Z4 2.2L Petrol · RF04 XAM
2004 BMW Z4 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 75,255 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF04 XAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2026
- 75,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF04 XAM 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 (RF04 XAM) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RF04 XAM Mileage History
- 13/07/202264,515 mi
- 31/07/202367,813 mi+3,298 mi
- 04/07/202469,645 mi+1,832 mi
- 01/08/202571,632 mi+1,987 mi
- 24/08/202675,255 mi+3,623 mi
Average of roughly 2,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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