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YC04 MFZ

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 MFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,307 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 84,307 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,261 miles

Rear rear under body covered with black under seal including rear brake hoses

Fail 19 Jul 2019 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear under body covered with black under seal including rear brake hoses

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,832 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 78,832 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda wiring, covered in oil resting on exhaust header, not clipped in (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded ferrel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,505 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 72,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 59,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Aug 2016 59,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear small cracks in the tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 59,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear small cracks in the tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,934 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,310 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 41,310 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,511 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 40,510 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 37,445 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,850 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play offside rack

Fail 21 Oct 2008 32,850 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play offside rack

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,527 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 27,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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YC04 MFZ 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 57.1%.

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 YC04 MFZ, 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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YC04 MFZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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