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BU54 UVV

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 UVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,496 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 77,846 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 77,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 76,688 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 76,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,785 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,743 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,814 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrasys fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,777 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre nearing 2mm marks.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,748 miles

air bag warning light ON

n/sf brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,748 miles

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

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

air bag warning light ON

n/sf brake disc corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 364,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,308 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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BU54 UVV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BU54 UVV, 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 BU54 UVV registered?

BU54 UVV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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