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LY53 UYE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,953 mi
Last recorded155,953 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 155,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 144,583 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear above sub-frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 144,574 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear above sub-frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (greased) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 143,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 139,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,301 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 132,100 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 126,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 123,598 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,921 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 93,299 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 86,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,504 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 60,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,514 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,675 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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LY53 UYE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LY53 UYE, 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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LY53 UYE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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