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WV54 LUY

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,357 mi
Last recorded92,357 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 LUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,174 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,676 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,676 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,258 miles

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

liquid in battery box not battery leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,924 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,376 miles

Engine oil on min

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low amber warning lamp on (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,513 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

oil level low

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil on min

exhaust emissions only just passed due to exhaust leaking advise relpacement exhaust section ASAP

servoc hose collapsing advise replacement asap

Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine oil on min

exhaust emissions only just passed due to exhaust leaking advise relpacement exhaust section ASAP

servoc hose collapsing advise replacement asap

Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,774 miles

front brake pads look low

slight movement both front lower arm bushes

slight noise from steering colomn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,073 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 37,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,599 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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WV54 LUY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WV54 LUY, 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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WV54 LUY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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