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YJ04 UVC

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,001 mi
Last recorded79,001 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 UVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both need cleaning and protecting with grease above under tray and above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,906 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 74,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 68,989 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 64,538 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 59,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 53,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

slight damage windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,669 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 43,584 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,127 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 35,127 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyre tread cracking n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Jan 2013 25,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 6,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 6,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (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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YJ04 UVC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 YJ04 UVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ04 UVC registered?

YJ04 UVC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is YJ04 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ04 UVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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