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WA04 YBK

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,304 mi
Last recorded89,304 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 89,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,376 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion near rear arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes both sides corroded starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded and rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 85,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion near rear arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes both sides corroded starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded and rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,315 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 80,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,469 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,541 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,559 miles

Front exhaust joint very rusty and weak

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,736 miles

Front exhaust joint rusty

Nearside mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,384 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,479 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,605 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 50,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,357 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,919 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,910 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,386 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,340 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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WA04 YBK is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WA04 YBK, 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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WA04 YBK is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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