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LN54 VAX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,208 mi
Last recorded101,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 VAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 101,208 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,066 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 97,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,739 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 72,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 62,287 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,088 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 61,086 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,120 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 56,120 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,947 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,085 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,834 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,568 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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LN54 VAX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN54 VAX, 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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LN54 VAX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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