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LW53 ZPM

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,311 mi
Last recorded226,311 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 226,311 miles

FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHT LIFT AND PLAY

Front SHOCKABSORBER SOFT DAMPING ACTION

PLAY AND KNOCKING IN STEERING RACK AND RACK ENDS

Fail 27 Apr 2026 226,311 miles

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT SLIGHT LIFT AND PLAY

Front SHOCKABSORBER SOFT DAMPING ACTION

PLAY AND KNOCKING IN STEERING RACK AND RACK ENDS

Pass 12 May 2025 224,747 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 224,747 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative lamp on (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 210,479 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 210,479 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative lamp on (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 194,173 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 194,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 188,447 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 188,447 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 127,989 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 127,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 ZPM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZPM, 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 LW53 ZPM registered?

LW53 ZPM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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