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LF53 VGZ

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,422 mi
Last recorded100,422 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 VGZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,422 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 100,366 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 92,603 miles

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated slightly crack

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,495 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated slightly crack

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 90,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rear bushes worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front split & smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit 225/45/ZR 17 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit 225/45/ZR 17 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level very low

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,913 miles

Fuel cap,sealing device crack,perish

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,831 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 91W RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap,sealing device crack,perish

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit,wearing inner edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,889 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS/OS/inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,171 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 66,670 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,681 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 63,667 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 54,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,551 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 46,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,064 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 35,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,840 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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LF53 VGZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LF53 VGZ, 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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LF53 VGZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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