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LM53 PXB

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,331 mi
Last recorded105,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 PXB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,331 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 103,291 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

oil leak

washer fluid jelly like

Pass 24 Jun 2023 102,060 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2023 102,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 100,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front tyres very worn on inner edges nsf 2mm [runflat]

washers poor

Fail 15 Feb 2020 95,785 miles

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 cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake warning lamp on dash

front tyres very worn on inner edges nsf 2mm [runflat]

washers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,681 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,339 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 86,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2015 81,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,183 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2012 64,627 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,256 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 37,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,892 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 32,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,150 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 29,149 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

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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LM53 PXB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LM53 PXB, 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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LM53 PXB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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