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HD53 NTY

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 NTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 108,905 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 108,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 15 May 2026 108,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 108,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Head lamp has slight movement.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also has a worn inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 101,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Head lamp has slight movement.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also has a worn inner edge.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,165 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 97,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45-17 run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45-17 run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tracking out causing adverse wear too front tyre inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,472 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 78,931 miles

slight damage to the rear number plate

Fail 1 May 2013 78,931 miles

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

slight damage to the rear number plate

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,981 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 69,981 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2010 65,447 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,825 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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HD53 NTY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HD53 NTY, 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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HD53 NTY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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