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WA54 SGY

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,963 mi
Last recorded132,963 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 SGY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 132,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 127,211 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 127,201 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,390 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,436 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 113,711 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to cat mounting (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/5016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 111,289 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure adjuster loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure adjuster loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat mounting. 2 of 4 nuts missing and studs corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front lower strut securing bolt,nylock nut not working as intended

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/5016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,485 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF and OSF (1.7.5a)

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

Some rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,739 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,487 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,988 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,719 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,119 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,635 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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WA54 SGY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA54 SGY, 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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WA54 SGY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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