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ML54 VPF

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,194 mi
Last recorded59,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 59,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to underside preventing inspection of components

Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,542 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 49,379 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 48,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 48,246 miles

Could not do full inspection of brake pipes due to covers

Could not do full inspection of fuel pipes due to covers

Nearside Front Cracks on tyre

Offside Front Cracks on tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,970 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,953 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,858 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 45,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,999 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 34,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,814 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 23,081 miles

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

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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ML54 VPF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML54 VPF, 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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ML54 VPF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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