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DC04 TYB

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,256 mi
Last recorded115,256 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 TYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 113,786 miles

2 amber warning lights on dash.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 112,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,265 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,697 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on inner edge with cuts very close to presribed limit.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth close to limit

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge + tread depth close to limit.

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear TCA bushes. (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in both font lower arm bushes.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 97,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on inner edge with cuts very close to presribed limit.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth close to limit

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge + tread depth close to limit.

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear TCA bushes. (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in both font lower arm bushes.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 93,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,329 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,883 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 81,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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DC04 TYB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DC04 TYB, 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 DC04 TYB registered?

DC04 TYB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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