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YM04 FZC

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,947 mi
Last recorded85,947 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 FZC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 65,933 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 65,933 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,063 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,455 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 56,341 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 56,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,899 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/centre pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,294 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,172 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,338 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,174 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 114,169 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2007 8,983 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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YM04 FZC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM04 FZC, 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 YM04 FZC registered?

YM04 FZC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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