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BP53 FDE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,896 mi
Last recorded114,896 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 98,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s door handle faulty

advise steering rack inner ball joints worn

Fail 9 Feb 2017 98,278 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s door handle faulty

advise steering rack inner ball joints worn

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 93,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 85,880 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,629 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 29 Jan 2011
Fail 29 Jan 2011 61,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,497 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 36,193 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,474 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 30,469 miles

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

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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BP53 FDE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP53 FDE, 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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BP53 FDE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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