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LJ54 OGZ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,624 mi
Last recorded60,624 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,624 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,691 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

beam pattern weak

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,476 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,532 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,913 miles

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

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

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

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,255 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,089 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 47,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,820 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 22,829 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 22,536 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 22,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,612 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 OGZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LJ54 OGZ, 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 LJ54 OGZ registered?

LJ54 OGZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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