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AD53 RAT

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,415 mi
Last recorded108,415 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,415 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,345 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 104,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 100,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,021 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,378 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 55,836 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 55,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 50,327 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,096 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,525 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,899 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 27,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,569 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 18,023 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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AD53 RAT is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AD53 RAT, 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 AD53 RAT registered?

AD53 RAT is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is AD53 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 RAT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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