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YC04 VBH

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,219 mi
Last recorded84,219 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VBH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,219 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 84,219 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 83,756 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 83,756 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 83,237 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 82,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 82,177 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 81,352 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 81,352 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,012 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front water/condensation within lens of headlamp

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,256 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,487 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,227 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,796 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,557 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,081 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,644 miles

front tyres 2.0 mm edges

n/s/r tyre 1.6 mm edges

Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,644 miles

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

front tyres 2.0 mm edges

n/s/r tyre 1.6 mm edges

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 VBH is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YC04 VBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC04 VBH registered?

YC04 VBH is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is YC04 VBH safe to buy?

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