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GU54 GKN

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,578 mi
Last recorded116,578 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 GKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 116,578 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease or mud

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 105,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking from back corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,968 miles

Central Rear Supplementary Stop Lamp not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting assembly excessively deteriorated but no excessive movement at time of test

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 99,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting assembly excessively deteriorated but no excessive movement at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,648 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,323 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,991 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,991 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,590 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,717 miles

Vacuum servo hose starting to colapse.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 62,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vacuum servo hose starting to colapse.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,990 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,671 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 28,671 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GU54 GKN 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 71.4%.

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 GU54 GKN, 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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GU54 GKN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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