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HX53 BZB

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,184 mi
Last recorded92,184 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 BZB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 92,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 91,910 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp different lights come on (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive (needs attention) ()

exhaust front pipe fittings deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 84,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 65,062 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 65,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 57,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge(255/35/18(RF) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 57,895 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edge(255/35/18(RF) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 53,903 miles

bonnet catch slight siezed

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

rear brake light lens damaged

Fail 2 May 2017 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

bonnet catch slight siezed

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

rear brake light lens damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,296 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,185 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 29,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,182 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,503 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,030 miles

both rear discs worn and the n/s is corroded

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low,bald on inner edge.both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Apr 2009 19,970 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear discs worn and the n/s is corroded

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low,bald on inner edge.both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,561 miles

CHASSIS NUMBER ON DVLA RECORD INCORRECT

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED AND WORN,O/S/R ALSO CORRODING AND WORN

Fail 17 Apr 2008 16,561 miles

CHASSIS NUMBER ON DVLA RECORD INCORRECT

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED AND WORN,O/S/R ALSO CORRODING AND WORN

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,140 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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HX53 BZB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HX53 BZB, 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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HX53 BZB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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