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VX54 WLH

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

123,310 mi
Last recorded123,310 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 123,310 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Aug 2021 120,493 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 120,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low off and nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

bonnet wont secure down on main catch

front brake discs corrded

front brake discs corroded

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,824 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dent in nearside/offside front inner wheel rims at bead areas , nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components , wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

imbalance front brakes 28% , handbrake just met requirements/performance

surface corrosion nearside/offside rear brake pipes between hoses and offside front brake pipe

Fail 17 Jul 2020 119,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dent in nearside/offside front inner wheel rims at bead areas , nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

heavy surface corrosion in rear suspension components , wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

imbalance front brakes 28% , handbrake just met requirements/performance

surface corrosion nearside/offside rear brake pipes between hoses and offside front brake pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,254 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion

nearside handbrake lower effort

some imbalance with judder in front brakes

wear/corrosion in all brake disc faces

Pass 11 Jun 2018 114,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

heavy wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

most brake pipes surface corrosion , petrol filler cap seal surface cracks

Fail 11 Jun 2018 114,632 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

heavy wear/corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

most brake pipes surface corrosion , petrol filler cap seal surface cracks

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

petrol filler cap seal surface cracks , surface corrosion in most brake pipes

slight dent in both front inner wheel rims , corrosion/wear in all brake did faces

slight play in nearside/offside front antiroll bar mounting bushes

Fail 25 Apr 2017 113,709 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

petrol filler cap seal surface cracks , surface corrosion in most brake pipes

slight dent in both front inner wheel rims , corrosion/wear in all brake did faces

slight play in nearside/offside front antiroll bar mounting bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in all brake discs

most brake pipes surface corrosion

slight dent in both front and nearside rear inner wheel rims

Fail 22 Apr 2016 104,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion in all brake discs

most brake pipes surface corrosion

slight dent in both front and nearside rear inner wheel rims

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,142 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 102,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,661 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 80,076 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,076 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,313 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,514 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 51,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,984 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,440 miles

small chip in screen zone a

Fail 11 Feb 2008 35,440 miles

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

small chip in screen zone a

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,577 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 34,571 miles

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

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

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

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 WLH is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 VX54 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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