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GY04 RYK

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,278 mi
Last recorded149,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 RYK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 149,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 144,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 141,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 138,364 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 132,985 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,395 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 6 BRAKE HOSE RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE FRONT SLOWER TO REACT AND OVER ALL RESULT POOR 189 LOCKING COMPARED TO OFFSIDE 264 LOCKING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCKER UPPER PART CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCKER UPPER PART CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 131,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCKLE BUSH DUST COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCKLE BUSH DUST COVERS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 6 BRAKE HOSE RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE FRONT SLOWER TO REACT AND OVER ALL RESULT POOR 189 LOCKING COMPARED TO OFFSIDE 264 LOCKING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCKER UPPER PART CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCKER UPPER PART CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 128,683 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 125,541 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 123,654 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 123,648 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,796 miles

child seat fitted to front passenger seat

Fail 18 Mar 2014 111,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,381 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,156 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake pads starting to wear low

rear tyres bald on inner edges

wipers not returning to park position

Fail 1 Nov 2010 79,056 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,624 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,805 miles

fuel filler cap sealing ring splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,309 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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GY04 RYK is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY04 RYK, 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 GY04 RYK registered?

GY04 RYK is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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