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BJ54 YBR

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,555 mi
Last recorded112,555 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 112,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 112,268 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,082 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 111,974 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front cracking and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 111,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing a full visual inspection of brake pipes

Fail 1 Jul 2020 108,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear next to fuel tank as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 30 Jul 2018 103,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front tyres starting to crack

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2018 103,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front tyres starting to crack

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,727 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush has play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,288 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 88,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,757 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 81,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 81,744 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,521 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,084 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,822 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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BJ54 YBR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ54 YBR, 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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What year was BJ54 YBR registered?

BJ54 YBR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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