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VF54 CJY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,427 mi
Last recorded133,427 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 133,427 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 133,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 132,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 130,858 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 129,274 miles

engine under tray fixings broken

exhaust down pipe flange nuts corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 128,249 miles

Engine Coolant Warning Lamp Illuminated on Dash

Fail 31 Jul 2014 128,249 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine Coolant Warning Lamp Illuminated on Dash

Pass 15 Jun 2013 124,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

nearside headlamp misted

Fail 9 Jun 2012 117,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

nearside headlamp misted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 107,534 miles

advise n/s/f washer jet pipe leaking

advise o/s/f ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2010 101,223 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 76,186 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 49,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,072 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges, offside front worn bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

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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VF54 CJY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF54 CJY, 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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VF54 CJY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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