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SO54 HCJ

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,772 mi
Last recorded135,772 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 HCJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2024 135,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plastic side skirts fitted x2

undertrays

Pass 22 Dec 2020 134,686 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 131,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,934 miles

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Fail 21 Jun 2018 128,932 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,835 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,815 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,938 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 119,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 114,065 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 107,850 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 107,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,055 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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SO54 HCJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO54 HCJ, 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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What year was SO54 HCJ registered?

SO54 HCJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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