MOT Status
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153,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil level low
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine drive belts slightly splitting/cracking
n/s o/s rear shocker dust covers insecure
slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint bondings
slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine drive belts slightly splitting/cracking
n/s o/s rear shocker dust covers insecure
n/s o/s wiper blades noisy
slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint bondings
slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f light lens slightly loose
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
o/s/f light lens slightly loose
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F Headlight loose
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F Headlight loose
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW Z4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 ZSL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 BT53 ZSL, 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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BT53 ZSL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 January 2004.
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