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CE53 YKN

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,480 mi
Last recorded117,480 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 113,621 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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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CE53 YKN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE53 YKN, 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 CE53 YKN registered?

CE53 YKN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is CE53 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YKN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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