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PL54 EDP

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,600 mi
Last recorded160,600 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 EDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 160,600 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 158,096 miles

Both front tyres are all perished

Pass 12 Sep 2024 157,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 149,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,982 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 146,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency just within limits.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 145,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency just within limits.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 142,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 141,028 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 136,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 136,568 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,189 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 121,405 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 121,405 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 110,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,757 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,919 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 99,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,016 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,636 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 56,630 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,658 miles

front brake disc's worn

front brake pads over 3/4 worn

Fail 4 Aug 2009 40,658 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

front brake pads over 3/4 worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,051 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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PL54 EDP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL54 EDP, 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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PL54 EDP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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