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VE04 BYE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,253 mi
Last recorded85,253 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 84,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,879 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,712 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,515 miles

advise corrossion started and rear brake discs

advise nearside rear shock dust cover adrift

advise stone chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,990 miles

upper stop light has several diodes not working

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,990 miles

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

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

upper stop light has several diodes not working

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,262 miles

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

N/S/R shocker cover damaged

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 May 2012 68,880 miles

SRS light illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,482 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 59,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,891 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,589 miles

Nearside 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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VE04 BYE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE04 BYE, 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 VE04 BYE?

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What year was VE04 BYE registered?

VE04 BYE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is VE04 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE04 BYE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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