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VX54 UZJ

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,565 mi
Last recorded125,565 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UZJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 125,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 115,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 113,004 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Apr 2024 113,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 3 Apr 2024 112,997 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,330 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,199 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,532 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,045 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

auxiliary belt cracking

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,045 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

auxiliary belt cracking

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,042 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,552 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 95,547 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 91,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 83,674 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,587 miles

rear tyres on the limit

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 61,393 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,434 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limits

offside rear tyre worn to limits

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 UZJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UZJ, 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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VX54 UZJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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