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YL04 HJE

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 HJE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 119,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 103,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,990 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,775 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,948 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,461 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 84,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,663 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,378 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)

Rear brake pads getting low 2-3mm aprox

Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,378 miles

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

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)

Rear brake pads getting low 2-3mm aprox

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,337 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 44,337 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,910 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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YL04 HJE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YL04 HJE, 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 YL04 HJE registered?

YL04 HJE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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