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HT53 EKD

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,795 mi
Last recorded165,795 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 EKD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 165,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 154,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 154,438 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 154,412 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 9 May 2018 150,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Offside Front Marks on windscreen from previous wiper

Fail 7 May 2018 150,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Offside Front Marks on windscreen from previous wiper

Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 144,015 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 129,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Fail 17 Feb 2015 139,990 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front headlight condensation

Fail 17 Feb 2014 131,507 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low on inside

nearside front headlight condensation

rear brake pads look low

Pass 11 Feb 2013 117,756 miles

airbag light stays on

off side number plate lamp came on with tap

plastic covers over door sills

Pass 9 Feb 2012 106,411 miles

airbag warning light on

movement in offside rear bottom wishbone rear bush

movement nearside bottom wishbone rear bush

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 5 Feb 2011 96,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2010 86,205 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,664 miles

repaired chip in front screen causing slight smear

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,970 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 55,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HT53 EKD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT53 EKD, 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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HT53 EKD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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