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RE04 PPU

2004 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,464 mi
Last recorded83,464 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z362,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 PPU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 83,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 79,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 75,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,507 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,751 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 67,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 62,010 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 62,010 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2017 58,266 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 54,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,928 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 37,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,645 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,449 miles

both nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,612 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 13,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RE04 PPU is a 2004 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE04 PPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE04 PPU registered?

RE04 PPU is a 2004 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is RE04 PPU safe to buy?

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