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BT53 CBF

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,646 miles

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front seat belt retracting device slight faulty

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,411 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,790 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres uneven wear.

Pass 11 May 2010 49,625 miles
Fail 9 May 2010 49,616 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 45,773 miles

front brake pads on limit

washers require atention soon

Pass 1 May 2008 39,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,993 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 21,115 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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BT53 CBF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT53 CBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 CBF registered?

BT53 CBF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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