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PF53 ODW

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,313 mi
Last recorded102,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 ODW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,151 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 102,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 101,690 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 101,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 101,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,938 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 98,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,474 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 74,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,672 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,922 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 49,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,141 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 45,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,998 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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PF53 ODW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PF53 ODW, 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 PF53 ODW registered?

PF53 ODW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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