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BL04 YFD

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,781 mi
Last recorded105,781 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YFD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,781 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 103,659 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 102,055 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,027 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 7 Jun 2021 101,027 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 9 May 2019 99,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,561 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,111 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,663 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 50,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre tread very low on inner edge damaged on side wall and nail in tread

offside front tyre very low on inner edge

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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BL04 YFD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BL04 YFD, 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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BL04 YFD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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