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WG54 DMU

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,853 mi
Last recorded79,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,853 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 79,853 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,300 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 73,679 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 73,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,349 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,536 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,264 miles

Air intake boot deteriorated causing an air leak

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front shock absorber top mount slightly delaminated

offside front shock absorber top mount slightly delaminated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,594 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,664 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,641 miles

front discs inner and outer surfaces pitted and scored

fuel cap seal showing signs of detioration.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,886 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,735 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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WG54 DMU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WG54 DMU, 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

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What year was WG54 DMU registered?

WG54 DMU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is WG54 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG54 DMU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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