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JK53 OLD

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,646 mi
Last recorded67,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK53 OLD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,270 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 67,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal sinking but passed brake test advise brake bleed

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 65,100 miles

Central Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release Handbrake ratchet not working correctly only first two clicks work (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear brake light has 2 bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal sinking but passed brake test advise brake bleed

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,055 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,336 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,139 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,886 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,450 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,274 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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JK53 OLD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JK53 OLD, 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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JK53 OLD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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