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LF54 XLW

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,395 mi
Last recorded70,395 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 XLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 70,395 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,993 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 68,993 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,533 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,264 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,105 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 59,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced n/s/r wishbone arm is damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lower ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,704 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,376 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 56,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,189 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,844 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

front no plate starting to discolour

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,695 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 19,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,913 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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LF54 XLW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF54 XLW, 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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LF54 XLW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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