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LK53 VFO

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,506 mi
Last recorded107,506 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 84,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,541 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding they pass behind plastic covers not allowing full inspection of pipe condition without removing covers (removal not part of test).

Near side rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged/distorted.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,826 miles

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Rear brake discs wearing and brake pads getting low.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,643 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 58,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 58,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 26,580 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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LK53 VFO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK53 VFO, 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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LK53 VFO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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