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NR04 YLV

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,381 mi
Last recorded106,381 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 YLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 106,381 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are corroded

plastic covers on both outer sills

Fail 15 Dec 2017 106,371 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are corroded

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,072 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded and worn

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2016 90,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake discs are corroded and worn

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2015 76,361 miles

coolant leak

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2015 76,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

coil spring broken both sides rear (2.4.C.1a)

coolant leak

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2013 72,971 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s headlamp water inside

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,102 miles

both front and both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front and rear discs are worn

Fail 22 Sep 2012 56,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,132 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,543 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,413 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 16 May 2008 21,700 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside

Fail 16 May 2008 21,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside

Fail 31 Mar 2007 17,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 17,504 miles

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

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

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

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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NR04 YLV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NR04 YLV, 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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NR04 YLV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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