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YF54 RXD

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,372 mi
Last recorded106,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 RXD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 104,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front pin bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,148 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 97,140 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded over fuel tank (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light output reduced

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded over fuel tank (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 91,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake only just met requirements 17%

Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,005 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2mm left? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front body panel insecure

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

Offside Front wiper smeary

corrosion band front brake discs inner surfaces

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,169 miles

Damage to o/s/r tyre outter side wall no cords visable

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,443 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 63,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RXD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF54 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

YF54 RXD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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