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VX54 UEV

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,986 mi
Last recorded111,986 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 111,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 108,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 105,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,225 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,653 miles

Both front Tyres low on tread.

Both front lower ball joints have slight free play.

Front and rear Brake pads wearing low.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,036 miles

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

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)

plastic covers fitted obtructing view to vehicle underside

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 67,902 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 66,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,753 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level on min

engine under tray & outer sill covers fitted (unable to see certain components)

tyre warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,595 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 37,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,725 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,654 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake warning light

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,686 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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VX54 UEV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VX54 UEV, 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 VX54 UEV registered?

VX54 UEV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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