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PE54 WBW

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,247 mi
Last recorded75,247 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 WBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 75,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,360 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 73,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 73,354 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Heat shield loose but secure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,090 miles

Heat shield loose

Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Heat shield loose

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 63,591 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,007 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 45,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,287 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2016 41,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,955 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 38,947 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 37,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,501 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 14,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,083 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 5,806 miles

slight knocking noise from steering rack, no free play detected

Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,803 miles

slight knocking noise from steering rack no free play detected

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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PE54 WBW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PE54 WBW, 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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What year was PE54 WBW registered?

PE54 WBW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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