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AE54 YLF

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,328 mi
Last recorded103,328 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 YLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,328 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 103,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,929 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 85,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,145 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,563 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,689 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,626 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,027 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 18 Feb 2014 48,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,735 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,545 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,545 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,428 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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AE54 YLF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 YLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE54 YLF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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