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RA04 YKP

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,190 mi
Last recorded127,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 YKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 111,919 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,141 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 103,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,488 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 86,488 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

poss coolant leak

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,995 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,190 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front headlight lenses started to go cloudy

slight movement n/s inner rack joint

Fail 1 Sep 2011 50,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front headlight lenses started to go cloudy

slight movement n/s inner rack joint

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,922 miles

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

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

front discs are worn

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

rear discs are worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs are worn

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

rear discs are worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,934 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,198 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 7 Jun 2007 20,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Sep 2006 14,383 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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RA04 YKP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA04 YKP, 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 RA04 YKP registered?

RA04 YKP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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