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BG54 PYH

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,754 mi
Last recorded175,754 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 PYH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 175,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 173,426 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 173,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 168,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 167,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 164,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 160,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 155,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 149,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,060 miles

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)

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 141,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 137,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 137,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,567 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 131,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 130,706 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 130,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 126,900 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 126,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 122,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 118,330 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 106,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 106,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 81,860 miles

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

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 PYH is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG54 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

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

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