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LY04 JVL

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,872 mi
Last recorded146,872 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 JVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 146,872 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipers, both sides of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working + 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to perish.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing.

o/s. headlight beam poor image.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 138,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing.

o/s. headlight beam poor image.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,385 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f. jacking pad missing.

noise from o/s/f. lower arm, rear bush when moving from full lock position.

o/s. headlight poor beam image.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 131,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine m.i.l. on.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing.

noise from o/s/f. lower arm, rear bush when moving from full lock position.

o/s. headlight poor beam image.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine m.i.l. on .

engine oil leak.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing.

o/s. headlight beam image poor.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 121,886 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine m.i.l. on .

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing.

o/s. headlight beam image poor.

o/s/r. tyre sidewall starting to perish.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 29 May 2014 110,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f. jacking pad missing

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

tyrepressure monitoring system m.i.l. on.

Fail 28 May 2014 110,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine m.i.l. on.

n/s/f. jacking pad missing

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

tyrepressure monitoring system m.i.l. on.

Pass 24 May 2013 102,406 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,791 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 83,550 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Nov 2008 58,742 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,866 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,537 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 42,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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LY04 JVL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY04 JVL, 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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LY04 JVL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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