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WL54 HHO

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 105,358 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 97,922 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2022 93,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,456 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,218 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 81,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 81,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,729 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 71,829 miles

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

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

very slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 68,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,276 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,253 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 31 Dec 2013 62,284 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,509 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,771 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 43,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,657 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,054 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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WL54 HHO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 WL54 HHO, 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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WL54 HHO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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