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Y2 DLW

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,594 mi
Last recorded118,594 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 DLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 118,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 117,917 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 117,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 116,268 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 116,268 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,520 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 115,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,410 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 Nov 2017 104,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,363 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,158 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,098 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 86,095 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,421 miles

EML on

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 84,421 miles

EML on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 78,185 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 78,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 75,101 miles

slight movement in both wishbone rear bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,148 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread

both rear tyres wearing low

slight movement in both wishbone rear bushes

Pass 15 May 2010 72,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 67,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 62,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,801 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,801 miles

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

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

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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Y2 DLW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y2 DLW, 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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Y2 DLW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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