MOT Status
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165,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre badly cracked and perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre badly cracked and perished
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
traction tell tale is on
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre pressure was at 12 psi
pad wear tell tale on
traction tell tale is on
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
WATER LEAK NEAR THE RADIATOR
pad wear tell tale on
traction control tell tale is on
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
WATER LEAK NEAR THE RADIATOR
both front to rear brake pipes are rusting and cannot be full seen due to cover
brake pipe across rear of car rusty and cannot be fully seen
traction control tell tale is on
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY BUT CANNOT BE FULLY SEEN
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
NSR TYRE WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN
PLASTIC PANEL BEHING NSF BUMPER LOOSE
THE OSR TYRE TREAD WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN
TRACTION CONTROL TELL TALE ON.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY BUT CANNOT BE FULLY SEEN
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
NSR TYRE WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN
PLASTIC PANEL BEHING NSF BUMPER LOOSE
THE OSR TYRE TREAD WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN
TRACTION CONTROL TELL TALE ON.
BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING BUT CANNOT BE FULLY SEEN DUE TO COVERS FITTED
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING BUT CANNOT BE FULLY SEEN DUE TO COVERS FITTED
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN DUE TO COVER FITTED
PART OF THE CENTRE STOP NOT WORKING
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN DUE TO COVER FITTED
BRAKE PAD WEAR TELL TALE IS ON
PART OF THE CENTRE STOP NOT WORKING
THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK
THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS CRACKED
THE NSR OUTER PADS IS NEAR THE TEST MIN
THE OSR OUTER PAD LOOKS ON THE TEST MIN.
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN
THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD MAY BE WORN TO THE TEST MIN
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN
THE NSF OUTER BRAKE PAD MAY BE WORN TO THE TEST MIN
THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN
THE NSF SIDE LIGHT IS DULL
THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW
THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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LM53 VVX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?
LM53 VVX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 January 2004.
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