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NC53 MTE

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,225 mi
Last recorded124,225 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 MTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 124,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 119,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 19 Apr 2024 119,198 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 29 Apr 2023 116,709 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))

Pass 26 May 2022 113,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 102,557 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 102,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 96,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 90,358 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 84,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 83,654 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 83,337 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2014 78,984 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,235 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE TO REPLACE NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER

ADVISE TO REPLACE OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS COVERED IN OIL LEAKED FRON SHOCKER / STRUT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,029 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,930 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 63,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,401 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,806 miles

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

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

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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NC53 MTE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NC53 MTE, 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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NC53 MTE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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