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GL54 UHZ

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,118 mi
Last recorded51,118 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,118 miles

rear tyres down to wear indicaters

Fail 22 Jul 2025 51,071 miles

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

rear tyres down to wear indicaters

tpm light on

Pass 1 Jul 2024 49,987 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))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 49,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f headlamp has condensation in it

slight brake imbalance across front axle

tpms lamp indicates a soft tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2022 49,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 49,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,889 miles

o/s/ headlamp lens has condensation

Fail 2 Sep 2019 44,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/ headlamp lens has condensation

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,821 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 40,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,517 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,532 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 17,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,403 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 12,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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GL54 UHZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GL54 UHZ, 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 GL54 UHZ registered?

GL54 UHZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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The MOT history for GL54 UHZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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