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BD54 OFV

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,738 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,835 miles

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))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,999 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 93,295 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 93,295 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 92,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,516 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 61,428 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,416 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,263 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,509 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 28,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,357 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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BD54 OFV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD54 OFV, 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 BD54 OFV registered?

BD54 OFV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is BD54 OFV safe to buy?

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