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YE04 AJL

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,926 mi
Last recorded58,926 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 AJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,994 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 54,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,885 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,320 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,906 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,292 miles

Handbrake performance has only just met requirements and may need attention.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of age/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of age/splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,439 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,877 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 37,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 36,459 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,947 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 27,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,683 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,389 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,265 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 18,265 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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YE04 AJL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YE04 AJL, 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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YE04 AJL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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