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MK54 THN

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,155 mi
Last recorded98,155 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 THN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 98,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,694 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 96,664 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded possibly fractured unable to see fully (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 86,897 miles

Offside headlamp aim beam image deterioration

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 86,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread edge worn bald

Offside headlamp aim beam image deterioration

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,941 miles

Nearside Front aims deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non-repairable ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,837 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,158 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel cap seal cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,828 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,828 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,454 miles

ns/os front lower ball joints have slight play

ns/os front tyres worn close to 1.6mm

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,222 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise- n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber corroded at top

Fail 12 Sep 2013 48,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise- n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber corroded at top

Pass 12 Oct 2012 47,023 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 47,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,744 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 32,744 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,012 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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MK54 THN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MK54 THN, 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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MK54 THN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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