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BT54 AWN

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,560 mi
Last recorded99,560 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 AWN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,277 miles

rears tyres close to wear markers

slight corrosion present to brake pipes to rear & to rear suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,260 miles

slight corrosion to under body and to suspension components

Fail 8 Aug 2023 95,253 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose fouling broken coil spring (no damage or leaks present)

slight corrosion to under body and to suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,099 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 95,092 miles

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

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,487 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,590 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 90,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 88,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,739 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 84,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,728 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 80,077 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,976 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 75,936 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 69,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,219 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,558 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,804 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 25,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,378 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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BT54 AWN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT54 AWN, 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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BT54 AWN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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