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YK04 EYU

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,128 mi
Last recorded95,128 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 EYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,191 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under seal sprayed on under body components including brake and fuel pipes

various other corrosion to underbody, steering, suspension and brakes

Fail 21 Aug 2024 94,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under seal sprayed on under body components including brake and fuel pipes

various other corrosion to underbody, steering, suspension and brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2023 92,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 26 May 2022 89,077 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 88,136 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 88,109 miles

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

Front tyres worn slightly inner shoulder

Rear tyres on 4 mm

part of 3rd brake light leds inop signs of cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,044 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,306 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,827 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,869 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,869 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,211 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,048 miles

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

air bag light stays on

air intake elbow split

Fail 29 Dec 2012 49,048 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

air bag light stays on

air intake elbow split

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,716 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,275 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YK04 EYU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YK04 EYU, 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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YK04 EYU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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