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YG04 LTZ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,709 mi
Last recorded145,709 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 LTZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 145,709 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 143,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 141,245 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 141,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 137,509 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X1 (in support clip) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and tread splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and tread splitting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 132,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 126,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,730 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,878 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,932 miles

advise rear hand brake inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,828 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,476 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,593 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 58,588 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 58,588 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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YG04 LTZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG04 LTZ, 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 YG04 LTZ registered?

YG04 LTZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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