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WM54 OZG

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,231 mi
Last recorded126,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 OZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 117,464 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 117,434 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 108,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all brake pies on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,598 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 97,575 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wall/Chords Showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,417 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r/ (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 92,900 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four also misshaped on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2020 92,900 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four also misshaped on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 90,600 miles

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

all four tyres slightly miss shaped on inner and outer edges also Rear (nearside and offside tyres has slight cracks on the outer edges)

nearside and offside headlamps detoriated

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 90,599 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all four tyres slightly miss shaped on inner and outer edges also Rear (nearside and offside tyres has slight cracks on the outer edges)

brake warning light indicates a fault

nearside and offside headlamps detoriated

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 84,781 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside and Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front and Rear (all four) tyres has uneven wear inner and outer edge

Nearside front brakes slightly grabbing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,858 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,401 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 71,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,295 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,231 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,168 miles

front brake discs lipped/pitted

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 14 Oct 2011 39,727 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped/pitted

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,600 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 31,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,191 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 29,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WM54 OZG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WM54 OZG, 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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What year was WM54 OZG registered?

WM54 OZG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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