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PJ54 VTM

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,501 mi
Last recorded165,501 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VTM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2025 165,501 miles

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 30 Nov 2023 163,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 159,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 154,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 142,446 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 133,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 127,589 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,817 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2014 102,817 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,039 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,882 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front shocker has a light mist of oil

Fail 28 Jul 2011 81,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

chip in windscreen

nearside front shocker has a light mist of oil

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,815 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 25 Jul 2008 35,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,058 miles

o/s rear tyre outer tyre wall silghty split

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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PJ54 VTM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PJ54 VTM, 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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PJ54 VTM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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