CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX54 WRO

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,417 mi
Last recorded55,417 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 WRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,417 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wiring damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 53,384 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 53,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 49,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,873 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 46,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn outer edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light illuminated on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 36,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,552 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,211 miles

BOTH front tyres have cracks to tread.

Plastic under guards fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 33,211 miles

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

BOTH front tyres have cracks to tread.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,900 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Some suspension, steering components not checked due to undertrays being fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,173 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm ball joints slight movement

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,085 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 30,085 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,811 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 27,785 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

airbag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 21,057 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,973 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 18,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,814 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX54 WRO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX54 WRO?

You can check the full history of VX54 WRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX54 WRO registered?

VX54 WRO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is VX54 WRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX54 WRO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX54 WRO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX54 WRO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.