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YC54 NYB

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,574 mi
Last recorded97,574 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 NYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 97,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 97,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,549 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 96,348 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 95,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 95,552 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 94,904 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wire (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,142 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,985 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,145 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,134 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 55,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 46,378 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,645 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,792 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,409 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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YC54 NYB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC54 NYB, 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 YC54 NYB registered?

YC54 NYB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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