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LY04 XMJ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,939 mi
Last recorded100,939 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 XMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 100,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,372 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 98,372 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad close to sensor

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,709 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 96,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 92,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,436 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,890 miles

Exhaust cat flange bolts very rusty and thin

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,547 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,641 miles

n/s/r brake disc in very poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,640 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc in very poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,129 miles

rear brake discs pittied

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,623 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,109 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 20,109 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,747 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 XMJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

LY04 XMJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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