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CF53 YWL

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,346 mi
Last recorded150,346 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 YWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 150,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 149,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 149,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both lens discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 149,216 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both lens discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 144,168 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 144,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Brake pad warning light is on - nearside front pad wear sensor is broken

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,575 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 125,509 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak. (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 111,899 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,094 miles

n/s/r brake pad low / n/s/r disc rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2014 104,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake pad low / n/s/r disc rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,145 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 92,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,874 miles

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

front tyres cracking / n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,269 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

o/s/f, n/s/f + o/s/r tyres cracking slightly on sidewalls and between treads

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,179 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,329 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 YWL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CF53 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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