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RK04 YLM

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 YLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 77,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 76,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,967 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 72,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 71,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front tyre fitted on rear (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear tyre fitted on front (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,840 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,660 miles

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,550 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,303 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 36,073 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,616 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 30,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,277 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,461 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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RK04 YLM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK04 YLM, 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 RK04 YLM registered?

RK04 YLM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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