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LR54 HLK

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,950 mi
Last recorded77,950 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 HLK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,950 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 76,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,659 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,850 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 71,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 69,917 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 69,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 May 2018 67,449 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 67,449 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 64,605 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 64,604 miles

Central Body has a sharp edge caused by damage stop lamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet safety latch sticking (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,771 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,016 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 54,221 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 54,221 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,410 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 15 Feb 2012 50,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,177 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 39,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,041 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,764 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,252 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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LR54 HLK is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 LR54 HLK, 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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LR54 HLK is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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