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WF54 RPZ

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 RPZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 74,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sela / "o" ring badly cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edges tread cracking exposing cords in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edges tread cracking exposing cords in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration emits smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hoses not located in strut retainers

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance recorded in rollers n/s lower than o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside hand brake pawl felt like it jumped on one occasion but then ok

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all o/s indicators flashing faster than n/s but hazards are at the same rate (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper slide covers missing

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire not connected

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm front mounting brackets corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock covers detached

TPMS showing fault but pre 2012

Pass 27 Jul 2024 74,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 74,584 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 74,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,923 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 72,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 69,669 miles

fuel cap seal perished.

Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.

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

Fail 31 May 2022 69,669 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.

fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 62,114 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,092 miles

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

brake pad indicator light on . Pads are over 1.5mm requirement

under body covers fitted

under body has corrosion on the components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 62,087 miles

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

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

brake pad indicator light on . Pads are over 1.5mm requirement

tyre pressure monitor light indicates low tyre pressure

under body covers fitted

under body has corrosion on the components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 60,001 miles

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

front exhaust flange bolts corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,983 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flange bolts corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,362 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

significant wear to offside front tyre on the edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,096 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,617 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Nov 2007 39,260 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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WF54 RPZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF54 RPZ, 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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WF54 RPZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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