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GY54 XNR

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,515 mi
Last recorded108,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 XNR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 108,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with under shield hindering full inspection.

Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,575 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 93,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Corrosion. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Corrosion. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,819 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 90,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 86,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 84,926 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 84,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 79,012 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,807 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 68,807 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,262 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 65,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2011 57,818 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 57,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,960 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 50,960 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,379 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 32,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front 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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GY54 XNR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GY54 XNR, 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 GY54 XNR registered?

GY54 XNR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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