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LN53 FAO

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,186 mi
Last recorded105,186 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 FAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,186 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,611 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on outer edge and middle tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 101,610 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on outer edge and middle tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,575 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 91,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 91,462 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both Sides Not Working (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Petrol Cap Seal Cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 3mm Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To 3mm Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 84,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,091 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,144 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 74,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undetrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,569 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT and VERY LOW on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,945 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 36,279 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,798 miles

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)

two front wipers need slight cleaning

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,261 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,758 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 15,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 12 Jan 2009 13,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 5,658 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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LN53 FAO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LN53 FAO, 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 LN53 FAO registered?

LN53 FAO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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