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Y80 MLB

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,211 mi
Last recorded41,211 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 MLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 41,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,143 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 40,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 36,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 35,178 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 34,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,105 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,612 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,970 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 25,923 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,463 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,713 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 18,338 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 14,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 14,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,245 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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Y80 MLB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y80 MLB, 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 Y80 MLB registered?

Y80 MLB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is Y80 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 MLB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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