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SJ54 XFT

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,971 mi
Last recorded69,971 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 XFT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 69,956 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lenses excessively cloudy no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 62,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,363 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 58,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,918 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2022 55,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not reeling out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders also damage to outer rim protector (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover prevents full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic cover prevents full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear upper mounting points on both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,737 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Top mount bushing rubber perished, play not excessive

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 47,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,398 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 43,398 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 40,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,010 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 38,007 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,980 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 37,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 34,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,097 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 29,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,157 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 24,157 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,122 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 21,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm 255/3518 n/s/r also worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,472 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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SJ54 XFT is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ54 XFT, 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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SJ54 XFT is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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