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P8 BYY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 BYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 84,724 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 84,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 84,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 83,559 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 83,559 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 83,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,699 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 67,944 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,996 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,420 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,388 miles

cover under vehicle hard to see some testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,929 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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P8 BYY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P8 BYY, 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 P8 BYY registered?

P8 BYY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 October 2004.

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