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SM54 UBU

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,008 mi
Last recorded140,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 UBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 140,008 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 140,008 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,373 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2018 135,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 125,411 miles

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

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

under rays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 125,363 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

under rays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 95,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 84,926 miles

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

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,431 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 81,431 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 72,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake servo hose deteriating

light corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,758 miles

brake servo hose deteriating

light corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Oct 2010 72,070 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2008 52,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both reg plates not visable name or post code of supplier in day light

Fail 9 Nov 2007 42,959 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both reg plates not visable name or post code of supplier in day light

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 UBU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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