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Y16 SJS

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,100 mi
Last recorded12,100 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SJS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 12,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Nov 2024 12,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 11,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 11,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2021 11,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Nov 2020 11,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Apr 2019 11,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 10,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 10,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,638 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 9,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,635 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 7,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 7,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 6,409 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 6,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,939 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 3,833 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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Y16 SJS 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 90%.

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 Y16 SJS, 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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What year was Y16 SJS registered?

Y16 SJS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is Y16 SJS safe to buy?

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