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BL04 YTC

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,360 mi
Last recorded58,360 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YTC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front binding on slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 56,170 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,597 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 40,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 35,457 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,457 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 32,282 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,524 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,524 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,838 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 YTC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YTC, 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 BL04 YTC registered?

BL04 YTC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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