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AE54 UET

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,363 mi
Last recorded112,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UET
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 112,363 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 112,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 96,346 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 96,346 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,595 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,775 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 91,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,814 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,432 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,490 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,025 miles

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

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

headlamp beams flat no kick up

Fail 18 Jul 2009 44,025 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

headlamp beams flat no kick up

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,649 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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AE54 UET is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE54 UET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 UET registered?

AE54 UET is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AE54 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 UET shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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