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SF54 WWV

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,443 mi
Last recorded52,443 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 WWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,443 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 45,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 43,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 43,190 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 43,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,052 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor marks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 42,652 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 24 May 2019 42,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured anti-roll bar link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 Jun 2018 41,886 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2018 41,886 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn thin inner edge

amber brake warning light on in dash

engine light on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 41,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear tyre showing slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn thin inner edge

amber brake warning light on in dash

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,196 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 28,282 miles

engine light on

slight movement in both front suspension rear bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,840 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,759 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,347 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,096 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 15,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SF54 WWV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SF54 WWV, 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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SF54 WWV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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