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EF54 GJG

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,977 mi
Last recorded57,977 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 GJG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 57,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 55,029 miles

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 2 Mar 2023 53,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 46,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,688 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 37,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 34,265 miles

nearside and offside front lower arms ball joints have play

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have play

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tread and low and bald in places on inner tread

offside front tyre is low and going bald on inner and outer tread on the legal limit and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 23 Jan 2016 34,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front lower arms ball joints have play

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have play

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tread and low and bald in places on inner tread

offside front tyre is low and going bald on inner and outer tread on the legal limit and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2015 32,052 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking in tread.

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 30,403 miles

headlamp aim n/s/f was too far to the low, o/s/f headlamp aim was too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,712 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim too far to the right.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,368 miles

bonnet lever inoperable, unable to open bonnet to inspect engine compartment.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,887 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake callipers corroded.

front and rear brake discs slight corroded, worn, and scored.

unable to open bonnet to inspect engine compartment.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,397 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,323 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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EF54 GJG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EF54 GJG, 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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EF54 GJG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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