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DS 8543

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,608 mi
Last recorded26,608 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8543
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 26,608 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 25,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 24,909 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 24,453 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 23,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 22,500 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 21,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,813 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,508 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,285 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,317 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 12,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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DS 8543 is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DS 8543, 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 DS 8543 registered?

DS 8543 is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is DS 8543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8543 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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