2004 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · RL04 DFK
2004 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 83,226 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL04 DFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 83,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 DFK 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 (RL04 DFK) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
RL04 DFK Mileage History
- 19/06/202482,945 mi
- 30/06/202583,064 mi+119 mi
- 03/07/202583,073 mi+9 mi
- 23/06/202683,223 mi+150 mi
- 29/06/202683,226 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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