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NK54 UWN

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,417 mi
Last recorded128,417 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 UWN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 128,417 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 128,417 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 121,017 miles

Hazard light flashing head lights

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

Fail 11 May 2022 121,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear at front (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard light flashing head lights

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

Pass 5 May 2021 118,127 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 118,127 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 117,727 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 117,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 92,482 miles

Bonnet lock required attention

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,654 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

front brake discs corroded

some movement in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 9 Apr 2016 68,654 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

some movement in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 58,693 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 48,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,049 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front and rear number plates stuck on top of other number plates

front wishbone bushes poor condition

n/s/r tyre slight runout

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,974 miles

both front wishbone bushes poor condition

slight corrosion to all brake discs

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,309 miles

slight body damage.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 39,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

slight body damage.

slight wear suspension bushes.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,318 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 35,317 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 10,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 10,186 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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NK54 UWN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK54 UWN, 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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NK54 UWN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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