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LM53 YBV

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,194 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints have a lot of play but not yet excessive ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very worn but not yet excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2021 88,189 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated and one letter with over half missing (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints have a lot of play but not yet excessive ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very worn but not yet excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant light flashing up on dash during emissions test

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2019 84,777 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damper corroded in upper attachment

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint has excessive ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damper corroded in upper attachment

Pass 17 May 2018 80,934 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 66,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,345 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are perishing

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 24 May 2014 60,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres are perishing

Fail 23 May 2014 60,993 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres are perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,636 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,205 miles

Air bag warning lamp staying on

Condensation in o/s headlamp.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 37,709 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 32,894 miles

Advise.o\s\f tyre balding on outer edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,943 miles

Advise,front brake pads low,cracking o\s\f tyre,wear to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,590 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,695 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 YBV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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