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YO54 AYD

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,099 mi
Last recorded114,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 AYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 112,238 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,453 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 111,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 107,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted preventing view of components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 107,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both not providing any fluid to windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted preventing view of components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 104,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable cover worn has rubbed on suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both number plates starting to deteriorate

general corrosion under rear vehicle

Fail 8 Jan 2020 104,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front wipers worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable cover worn has rubbed on suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both number plates starting to deteriorate

general corrosion under rear vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,407 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER WEAKENED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 80,334 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER WEAKENED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 80,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,288 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,346 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,150 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,150 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 21 Feb 2011 59,032 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 59,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,069 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,718 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall and tread depth 3/4/4mm

Front registration plate cracked

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

Stonechip outside swept area

Fail 21 Dec 2007 32,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall and tread depth 3/4/4mm

Front registration plate cracked

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

Stonechip outside swept area

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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YO54 AYD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YO54 AYD, 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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YO54 AYD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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