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BL04 YFY

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,281 mi
Last recorded36,281 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 36,281 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 35,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 31,933 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,249 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 31,249 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 30,673 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 30,673 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,316 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 25,085 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 23,687 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,125 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 23,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 21,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 17,738 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,111 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 14,345 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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BL04 YFY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL04 YFY registered?

BL04 YFY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is BL04 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 YFY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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