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CA54 EFJ

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,610 mi
Last recorded91,610 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 EFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 91,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 88,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,741 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 83,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,879 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 81,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,799 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,712 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 76,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,979 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 61,376 miles

under trays fitted to the vehicle restricting the view of testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 46,895 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 46,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 43,555 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,947 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,498 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,566 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 26,566 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,154 miles

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

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

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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CA54 EFJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA54 EFJ, 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 CA54 EFJ registered?

CA54 EFJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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