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RX54 YFM

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,900 mi
Last recorded48,900 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 48,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,663 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 48,663 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,112 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,931 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 46,420 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 46,420 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,988 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,094 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,944 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,141 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 35,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,271 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,471 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,471 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RX54 YFM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX54 YFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX54 YFM?

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What year was RX54 YFM registered?

RX54 YFM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is RX54 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 YFM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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