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MC53 KAX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

184,268 mi
Last recorded184,268 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 KAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 184,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake wear wire disconnected

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished / cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2025 181,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 180,815 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 180,815 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,381 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,431 miles

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

both head lamps just passed test

Pass 4 May 2019 76,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 76,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 75,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,917 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,761 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MC53 KAX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MC53 KAX, 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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MC53 KAX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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