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LR04 YSW

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,421 mi
Last recorded109,421 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YSW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,421 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 109,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and very close to exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,060 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,323 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,595 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,930 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of the arm both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 104,930 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of the arm both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 101,060 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 100,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 96,649 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 96,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 89,798 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 80,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 76,310 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 72,609 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 72,609 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 66,298 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 60,276 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,444 miles

under engine gaurd fitted

Fail 14 May 2008 40,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under engine gaurd fitted

Pass 17 May 2007 32,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,603 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER EDGES

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

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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LR04 YSW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 LR04 YSW, 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 LR04 YSW registered?

LR04 YSW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is LR04 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 YSW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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