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BK54 UBD

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

193,821 mi
Last recorded193,821 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 UBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 193,821 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 193,821 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 179,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre flat and wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 179,712 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front o rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall damaged - cords cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre flat and wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 169,874 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 169,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2018 155,278 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 136,278 miles

Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 119,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

f/ discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Jul 2015 100,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,420 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,166 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,982 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 35,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

tested with front passenger seat removed

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,559 miles

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Fail 24 Feb 2009 25,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,400 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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BK54 UBD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK54 UBD, 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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BK54 UBD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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