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Y111 MCB

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,367 mi
Last recorded57,367 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 MCB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,367 miles

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 16 Oct 2024 56,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,624 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush slightly worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 54,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 53,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,605 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 52,605 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,746 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 46,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,263 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 39,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,748 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Dec 2013 21,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,739 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 18,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 13,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 11,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 11,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007

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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Y111 MCB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc 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 Y111 MCB, 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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Y111 MCB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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