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RL53 DPF

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,158 mi
Last recorded115,158 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 DPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 115,158 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded!

Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,062 miles

front tyres

Fail 17 Feb 2012 88,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,644 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,698 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,800 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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RL53 DPF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL53 DPF, 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 RL53 DPF registered?

RL53 DPF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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