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MA04 YXD

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,509 mi
Last recorded110,509 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 YXD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,509 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front shock top mount split

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,240 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 109,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake guard insecure

indicators running fast

Pass 4 Nov 2023 108,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,918 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,325 miles

Rear Inner tread worn

Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,976 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear discs and pads worn

front to rear brakepipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,428 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,822 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,882 miles

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

rear tyres low tread

Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,837 miles

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

rear tyres low tread

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,351 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 50,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,760 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,527 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 YXD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MA04 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

MA04 YXD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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