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RK54 TPV

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,702 mi
Last recorded132,702 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 132,702 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,321 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 128,316 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 108,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 101,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,429 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,885 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 55,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 47,258 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,345 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,954 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 20,954 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm left on tread

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,127 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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RK54 TPV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK54 TPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK54 TPV registered?

RK54 TPV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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