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CF53 VHJ

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,494 mi
Last recorded167,494 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 VHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 167,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 162,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 162,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil, looks like rocker cover gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre has a screw in tread

undertray fitted damp with oil

Fail 30 Aug 2022 126,457 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre has a screw in tread

undertray fitted damp with oil

Pass 4 May 2021 122,942 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Offside Front Headlight Lens Deteriorated - Pattern Weak

Offside Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn And Perished

Rear Differential Damp

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

Pass 7 May 2020 119,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock damp

both front flexy brake hose perished

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,283 miles

o/s head lamp faded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 11,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s head lamp faded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,725 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 100,212 miles

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,987 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,135 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,604 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 58,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,657 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,174 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,898 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,610 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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CF53 VHJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CF53 VHJ, 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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CF53 VHJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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