2004 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · W10 RAR
2004 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 96,960 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W10 RAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 96,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W10 RAR 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 (W10 RAR) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
W10 RAR Mileage History
- 22/04/202495,432 mi
- 26/04/202495,433 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/202596,259 mi+826 mi
- 29/04/202596,259 mi
- 23/04/202696,960 mi+701 mi
Average of roughly 764 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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- Roof Motor Water DamageSerious
The electric roof motor is located in a drainage cavity that blocks with leaves and debris. The motor eventually sits in a pool of water and rusts solid.
- Sticky Steering (EPS Column)Moderate
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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