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LM53 WXB

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 127,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 121,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 121,453 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 117,029 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet catch release stiff

Pass 23 Feb 2019 112,426 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,273 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,917 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,562 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 85,259 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,821 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes weak.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,287 miles

Nearside Front 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 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,100 miles

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

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 WXB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM53 WXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 WXB registered?

LM53 WXB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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