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YJ04 VBS

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,598 mi
Last recorded135,598 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 135,598 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 135,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 133,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 132,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,670 miles

brake pipes covered in thick grease

Fail 4 Dec 2020 124,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered in thick grease

Pass 17 Oct 2019 122,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded, coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,283 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush

Offside Front brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 100,639 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,932 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 27 Aug 2014 84,058 miles

rear brake discs worn & corroded

slight cracking to auxilliary belt

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,058 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs worn & corroded

slight cracking to auxilliary belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s rear wing

slight deterioration to front number plate

Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s rear wing

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 28 May 2012 64,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 27 May 2011 56,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2011 56,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2010 52,918 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 41,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 May 2007 34,007 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 34,004 miles

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

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

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 VBS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ04 VBS, 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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YJ04 VBS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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