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LY04 XKG

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,683 mi
Last recorded136,683 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 XKG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 136,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 134,134 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 131,187 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 125,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 119,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 117,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,043 miles

front and rear bumper removed at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,655 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 111,655 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,020 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,093 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,093 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)

Pass 13 May 2010 53,405 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 53,405 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)

Pass 2 May 2008 38,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,545 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 35,545 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,641 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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LY04 XKG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY04 XKG, 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 XKG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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