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Y21 RMF

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

169,290 mi
Last recorded169,290 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 RMF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 169,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished and cracking in outer casing of hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe between flexi hoses on rear trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 156,229 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread areas on offside and nearside tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of nearside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 144,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside flexi hoses perished and cracking in outer casing of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,592 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 133,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,989 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,861 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,869 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2017 96,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,377 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,628 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 89,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 78,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,637 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,637 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,139 miles

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

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

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)

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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Y21 RMF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y21 RMF, 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 Y21 RMF registered?

Y21 RMF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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