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VK54 WPD

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,926 mi
Last recorded163,926 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 WPD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 163,926 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 160,071 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 160,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,017 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 157,985 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 153,965 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 153,965 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 148,890 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 148,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 143,077 miles

brake pipes rusty at the rear

gearbox prop seal leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2018 143,077 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and condensation in it (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes rusty at the rear

gearbox prop seal leaking

poor pattern on o/s/ headlight

Pass 5 Oct 2017 136,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2017 136,796 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

wiperblades smearing screen slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,187 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 130,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Oct 2015 120,716 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 120,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,944 miles

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

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

gear oil leak

wipers smearing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 107,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

gear oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,547 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,815 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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VK54 WPD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WPD, 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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VK54 WPD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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