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LJ54 OUE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,028 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight play in both rear arm bushes

wearing inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2025 75,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check all brake pipes due to under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2025 75,960 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

unable to see other brake pipes covered with trims

Pass 30 May 2024 75,883 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2023 75,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 75,364 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,837 miles

fuel cap seal cracking.

park brake lever requires more than usual force to achieve required braking efficiency

Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,630 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn parking brake lever ratchet (still holds) (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front coil spring corroded (upper part)

Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion on them no signs of any leaks

front suspention arms rear compliance bushes and lower ball joints has slight movement in them

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,188 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,770 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,122 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,663 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 69,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,838 miles

Traction control fault lamp on.

Tyre pressure monitoring system shows fault.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 57,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Traction control fault lamp on.

Tyre pressure monitoring system shows fault.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,493 miles

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,186 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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,142 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 18,954 miles

Nearside 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 OUE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

LJ54 OUE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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