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YH04 VFY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,918 mi
Last recorded98,918 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 VFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,918 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 98,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 96,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has water ingress but still has pattern

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

Fail 11 May 2023 96,501 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has water ingress but still has pattern

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

Fail 6 May 2023 96,484 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 96,465 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working wiper linkage not connected to wiper arm (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

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

Pass 6 May 2022 93,240 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,072 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 93,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,139 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,788 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,860 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 72,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,121 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,576 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,914 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,267 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 56,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,927 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,034 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 43,106 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,106 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 33,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,047 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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YH04 VFY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YH04 VFY, 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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YH04 VFY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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