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LN54 VFA

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 VFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,508 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 99,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2025 98,823 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2024 98,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 97,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 100,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,419 miles

air bag warning light on dash

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front tyre unevenly wearing

offside door mirror loose

offside front tyre lightly cracking

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,419 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

air bag warning light on dash

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front tyre unevenly wearing

offside door mirror loose

offside front tyre lightly cracking

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,581 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both offside side tyres lightly cracking between treads

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

slight play to both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,330 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,243 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,726 miles

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

inner edges worn on both front tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,951 miles

Front tyre,s wearing on inner edge,s.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,941 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 VFA is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LN54 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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