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VK54 NOF

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,956 mi
Last recorded47,956 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 NOF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 47,956 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 47,954 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 46,325 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 46,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,897 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts Wearing Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,816 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,746 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 45,741 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,369 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 43,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,552 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 45,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,973 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 38,792 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,195 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,111 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,110 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VK54 NOF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VK54 NOF, 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 VK54 NOF registered?

VK54 NOF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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