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2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,249 mi
Last recorded72,249 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 DMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 72,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 69,989 miles

slight wear front suspension bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,943 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 69,941 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

signs of possible coolant laek

Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flange very corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 May 2020 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 69,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 69,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 68,756 miles

centre brake light taped in

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2018 68,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light taped in

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2017 68,277 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

signs of standing

slight distortion to wheel rims

Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,277 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

signs of standing

slight distortion to wheel rims

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,913 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

front number plate damaged

front wheel rims dented

offside outer side light dim

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear shock shafts corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,625 miles

both front tyre worn inner edged

front number plate damaged

front wheel rims dented

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front road wheel inside edge slightly dented

offside front road wheel inside edge slightly dented

offside rear road wheel inside edge slightly dented

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,257 miles

both front wheel rims dented

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,277 miles

front wheel rims dented

rear wheel rims dented

Fail 24 Apr 2012 27,126 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

airbag light on

front wheel rims dented

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 15,857 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,166 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 10,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 8,233 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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LW53 DMV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LW53 DMV, 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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LW53 DMV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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