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MA04 YJX

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,659 mi
Last recorded88,659 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 YJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,659 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,679 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 87,677 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 5 May 2023 87,677 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox hanger corroding and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2022 87,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox hanger corroding and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 86,203 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Rear trailing arm bushes are soft

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 85,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,467 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,893 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 42,741 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,197 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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MA04 YJX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MA04 YJX, 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 MA04 YJX registered?

MA04 YJX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is MA04 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA04 YJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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