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YK54 LMU

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,739 mi
Last recorded40,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 LMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,960 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 38,621 miles

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 25 May 2018 37,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 31 May 2017 35,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad light on

Pass 23 May 2016 34,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 33,397 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 33,393 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 32,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 26,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two cil on both side

Pass 23 May 2012 24,453 miles

plastic shields fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2011 21,017 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 18,410 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 16,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,989 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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YK54 LMU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YK54 LMU, 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 YK54 LMU registered?

YK54 LMU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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