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LM53 VVG

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,104 mi
Last recorded131,104 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 131,104 miles

Nearside dipped beam image starting to fade

engine bay oil leak

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 131,104 miles

Nearside dipped beam image starting to fade

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine bay oil leak

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 115,707 miles

both front suspension arm bottom ball joints have slight play

n/s/f headlight aim pattern weak

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 115,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod lock nut loose (2.2.C.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front suspension arm bottom ball joints have slight play

n/s/f headlight aim pattern weak

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low (2.5mm)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

o/s/r door handle intermittent opening problem

Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 87,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 87,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,724 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,660 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,660 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)

Pass 24 May 2008 102,077 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,707 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,201 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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LM53 VVG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVG, 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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What year was LM53 VVG registered?

LM53 VVG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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