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LJ54 ODF

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,644 mi
Last recorded40,644 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ODF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,644 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 40,640 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge close to cords

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on edge

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

both rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,297 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

nearside front and nearside rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,297 miles

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

all brake discs lightly corroded

brake pad warning light on

nearside front and nearside rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,938 miles

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

all brake discs lightly corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all brake discs lightly corroded

engine light on

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 33,307 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 30,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,501 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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LJ54 ODF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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