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LY04 XLG

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

48,959 mi
Last recorded48,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 XLG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 48,959 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f shockers corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r shockers corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 48,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 90w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,125 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 44,275 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 43,078 miles

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,629 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 39,358 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,521 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 37,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,509 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,858 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,074 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 29,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,596 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 22,596 miles

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

Advise front wipers =wiper gearbox noisey

All four tyres worn unevenly

Front discs corroding on inner sufaces + advise pads

Front fluid bush's weak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 18,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,879 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,879 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,403 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 XLG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XLG, 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 LY04 XLG registered?

LY04 XLG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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