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LB53 TSO

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,753 mi
Last recorded109,753 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 TSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 109,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,169 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 102,169 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,838 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 94,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,472 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,295 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,883 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,206 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,487 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,479 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 75,479 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 63,639 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,223 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges (just legal)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 47,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

brake warning light on

front tyres worn on inside edges (just legal)

traction control light on

Fail 2 Feb 2007 37,068 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,068 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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LB53 TSO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LB53 TSO, 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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LB53 TSO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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