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SA54 HWX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,059 mi
Last recorded126,059 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 HWX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 126,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 117,637 miles

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

Undertray fitted obstructing full inspection.

Fail 28 Dec 2019 117,637 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted obstructing full inspection.

Pass 16 Dec 2018 113,015 miles

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 108,587 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,577 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,122 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 74,357 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,357 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,399 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 63,399 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 54,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,015 miles

o/s front tyre has very slight bubble on outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,156 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,786 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 43,784 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 34,620 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,212 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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SA54 HWX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SA54 HWX, 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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SA54 HWX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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