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LN54 VBE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,014 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 89,992 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 83,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,033 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 73,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,872 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,827 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 54,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,305 miles

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

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

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 17 May 2016 53,305 miles

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

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

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

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 18 May 2015 51,270 miles

ns outer skirt damaged

nsf tyre wearing on both edges

osf tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 18 May 2015 51,267 miles

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

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

ns outer skirt damaged

nsf tyre wearing on both edges

osf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 22 May 2014 49,459 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 49,423 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,410 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 9 May 2012 44,132 miles

E.M.L on

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 44,132 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 41,950 miles

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

inner rear light offside rear not working but still has matched pair

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,315 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,345 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 VBE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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