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RA04 FBL

2004 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,661 mi
Last recorded104,661 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z362,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 104,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted covering brake pipes and other components unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Dec 2020 103,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 100,647 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,325 miles

coolant low?

Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant low?

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,477 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 99,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 98,670 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,893 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs rusty on edge

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,966 miles

front pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,393 miles

o/s/r tyre worn edges & sidewall perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,430 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to side walls

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,244 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,283 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 43,129 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 43,129 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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RA04 FBL is a 2004 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 62,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA04 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RA04 FBL is a 2004 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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