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YF54 AXM

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,194 mi
Last recorded157,194 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 AXM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 157,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 145,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,702 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 122,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,030 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 107,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,880 miles

TRAYS AND COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,181 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 74,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,976 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 58,534 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 58,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,543 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,468 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)

offside front and nearside front tyres have slight cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,449 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

offside front and nearside front tyres have slight cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,503 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,592 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,861 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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YF54 AXM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF54 AXM, 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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What year was YF54 AXM registered?

YF54 AXM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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