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LJ54 OCV

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

90,316 mi
Last recorded90,316 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,316 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 90,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitment (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main-beam - bulb fitment (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,912 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge closet o limit

Offside Front lower arm rear bush slight play

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge on limit close to coards

engine damp

front brake disc sworn

play both front steering arms

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2020 69,199 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,858 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Fail 2 Jul 2019 65,858 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,983 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,983 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,934 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. only just within MOT limits (3.6.B.2c)

lower arm bushes worn

nearside rear wheel bent

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

washer jets weak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. only just within MOT limits (3.6.B.2c)

lower arm bushes worn

nearside rear wheel bent

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

washer jets weak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

offside wiper blade worn

oil leak (dripping onto exhaust)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

offside wiper blade worn

oil leak (dripping onto exhaust)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

near/side/rear wheel is buckled

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels slightly buckled

front brake pads low 10%-15% remaining

n/s/r wheel buckled

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels slightly buckled

front brake pads low 10%-15% remaining

n/s/r wheel buckled

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,905 miles

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

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

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,858 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 40,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,900 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,863 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,736 miles

Slight movement in both front lower arms outer ball joints

Fail 4 Nov 2008 29,736 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Slight movement in both front lower arms outer ball joints

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,292 miles

Damage to front number plate just within mot limits.

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)

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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LJ54 OCV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 LJ54 OCV, 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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LJ54 OCV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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