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AB54 JAC

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests41 (34 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

137,726 mi
Last recorded137,726 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 JAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

34 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 137,726 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 137,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 130,953 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 130,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 76,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 75,585 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 130,448 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 130,438 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear subframe poorly patched o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 73,970 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 130,139 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 72,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 71,576 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 71,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 129,522 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,324 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,290 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 128,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 65,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,642 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 124,639 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside & offside of rear subframe corroded at horizontal tie bar mounting points (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,388 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,455 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 52,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 47,847 miles

all brake pads low

both front tyres low on iner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter treads

Pass 19 May 2014 42,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner treads

Pass 15 May 2013 37,856 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 30,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,777 miles

front brake disc slightly worn on inner face

front brake pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2011 20,054 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,371 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,040 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)

brake pipes not visible over covers

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,990 miles

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

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

brake pipe over cover not visaible

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,992 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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AB54 JAC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 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 AB54 JAC, 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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AB54 JAC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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