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Y66 JAY

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,371 mi
Last recorded49,371 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 JAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 49,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake retaining clip missing

Pass 5 Jul 2024 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper retaining device missing

Pass 20 Jun 2023 48,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake caliper retaining device missing

Pass 10 Jun 2022 47,432 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 47,426 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,649 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 43,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake calliper anti rattle clip missing

Fail 6 Aug 2019 42,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,749 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,531 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Undertrays and Engine covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 35,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,224 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,437 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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Y66 JAY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y66 JAY, 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 Y66 JAY registered?

Y66 JAY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is Y66 JAY safe to buy?

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