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M55 RYT

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,153 mi
Last recorded148,153 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 RYT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 148,153 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 136,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,241 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 128,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight movement in both front lower arm suspension rear bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,579 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight movement in both front lower arm suspension rear bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2013 114,378 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside front caliper slightly weak on test.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 114,378 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear jacking point is missing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,843 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wishbone 'p' bushes some play

rear discs wearing and corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wishbone 'p' bushes some play

rear discs wearing and corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,013 miles

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims,play in front bottom ball joints

Fail 19 Feb 2011 77,010 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)

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims,play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,964 miles

wear in o/s/f bottom ball joint/ wear in o/s track rod end/ wear in o/s steering knuckle/ rear tyres on legal limit REQUIRE ATTENTION/

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,282 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,900 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear off side wheel has had repair at some time

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,494 miles

n/s rear tyre low tread front brake discs worn and lipped

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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M55 RYT is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M55 RYT, 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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M55 RYT is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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