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YA04 GJF

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

144,486 mi
Last recorded144,486 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 GJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 144,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 143,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 141,932 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 140,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 138,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,530 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,730 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 131,730 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 25 Jul 2013 130,613 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 128,571 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 128,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 123,013 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 123,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 107,863 miles

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

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 15 Jan 2010 84,927 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 84,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 17 Jan 2009 63,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

nsf headlamp inside misted

Pass 17 Jan 2009 63,346 miles

front brake pads low

nsf headlamp inside misted

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,246 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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YA04 GJF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YA04 GJF, 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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YA04 GJF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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