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SM54 BUJ

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,834 mi
Last recorded105,834 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BUJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 105,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,486 miles

underbody corroded in places

Pass 18 Apr 2024 101,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 98,333 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 98,333 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,898 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Cat exhaust joint bolts poor condition, has a minor leak

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,814 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Fuel cap seal perishing

Minor exhaust leak from front exhaust joint

Pass 27 Feb 2020 82,498 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2020 82,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inside edge, 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,784 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside, front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 74,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of offside front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of offside, front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box hanger bracket broken.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,359 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,302 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 43,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,558 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 16,557 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,603 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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SM54 BUJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SM54 BUJ, 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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SM54 BUJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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