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RX54 NVU

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,974 mi
Last recorded98,974 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 NVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 98,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,173 miles

Nearside Front abs sensor securing bolt missing

Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front abs sensor securing bolt missing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / DOT CODE 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 93,903 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SIDELIGHT INOPERATIVE (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / DOT CODE 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 front wipers perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission rear seal defective (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 93,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Product has distorted beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 front wipers perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission rear seal defective (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,372 miles

Front BOTH TYRES PERISHED

Front PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW

Rear BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2017 92,171 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear over tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

off side window inop

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,477 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 73,277 miles

near side front head lamp is slightly loose

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,738 miles

slight damage to both front wheel rims on the inside

Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,044 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,784 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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RX54 NVU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RX54 NVU, 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 RX54 NVU registered?

RX54 NVU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is RX54 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 NVU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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