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WG54 OTT

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,265 mi
Last recorded173,265 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 173,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 173,263 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 170,412 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 162,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 155,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 155,623 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 148,577 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 148,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing signs of perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 142,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 138,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front fog light lens broken

Pass 16 Nov 2018 132,001 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,694 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 120,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 114,616 miles

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

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

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,842 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 105,842 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 96,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,691 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,270 miles

front discs low and corroded

rear discs low and corroded

rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs low and corroded

rear discs low and corroded

rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 8 Dec 2009 45,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,208 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,335 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 OTT is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WG54 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

WG54 OTT is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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