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X21 VYL

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,929 mi
Last recorded49,929 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 VYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 49,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 49,078 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,930 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,372 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 41,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,279 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 36,660 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 33,961 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 32,709 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads slightly cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2014 31,004 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 29,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 27,908 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 15 Jan 2011 25,249 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,269 miles

standard number plates fitted over custom number plates front and rear

Pass 3 Jan 2009 17,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,800 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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X21 VYL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X21 VYL, 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

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What year was X21 VYL registered?

X21 VYL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is X21 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 VYL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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