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AY53 NXE

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,712 mi
Last recorded105,712 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NXE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,370 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,598 miles

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

Lower (engine cover/undertrays fitted)

Fail 22 Nov 2021 99,598 miles

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

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

Lower (engine cover/undertrays fitted)

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,016 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s inners ,slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Lower engine cover/undertrays fitted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal showing signs of deteriorating/cracking

Rear Lower light corrosion to rear suspension linkage arms

Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,016 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s inners ,slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Lower engine cover/undertrays fitted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal showing signs of deteriorating/cracking

Rear Lower light corrosion to rear suspension linkage arms

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,610 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Under tray Insecure on rear mount.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,610 miles

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

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Under tray Insecure on rear mount.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with plastic engine covers and under-trays

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,457 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 82,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at nearside rear floor pan. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,012 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,474 miles

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear wheels bead rims distorted on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,473 miles

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear wheels bead rims distorted on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged,advise replacing.

offside rear tyre,inner wall slightly damaged.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 54,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged,advise replacing.

offside rear tyre,inner wall slightly damaged.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake operation "feels poor"

rear tyres near limit

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,429 miles

front arm bushs/joints slighty worn

front tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,409 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,834 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,958 miles

under tray damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2008 32,952 miles

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

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

under tray damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2007 27,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 27,168 miles

advanced wear on front brake pads.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

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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AY53 NXE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 NXE, 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 AY53 NXE registered?

AY53 NXE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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