2004 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · LD54 FYP
2004 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 96,192 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD54 FYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 96,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD54 FYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW Z4 (LD54 FYP) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”.
LD54 FYP Mileage History
- 17/04/202488,517 mi
- 20/04/202488,536 mi+19 mi
- 22/04/202590,863 mi+2,327 mi
- 08/05/202696,192 mi+5,329 mi
- 12/05/202696,192 mi
Average of roughly 3,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Roof Motor Water DamageSerious
The electric roof motor is located in a drainage cavity that blocks with leaves and debris. The motor eventually sits in a pool of water and rusts solid.
- Sticky Steering (EPS Column)Moderate
The grease in the electric power steering column can dry out or the components expand with heat, causing the steering to feel "sticky" or notchy on center.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The brittle rear springs often snap at the very bottom coil due to the car's weight distribution and UK potholes. It can be hard to spot without inspection.
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