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BG54 DYU

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,525 mi
Last recorded51,525 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,106 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 51,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 51,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,454 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,793 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,517 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 49,517 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,175 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 49,175 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,704 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,000 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,985 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 14 Oct 2009 42,546 miles

rear tyres worn down to 2-3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,519 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 38,512 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,549 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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BG54 DYU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG54 DYU, 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 BG54 DYU registered?

BG54 DYU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is BG54 DYU safe to buy?

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