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RL53 WTW

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 WTW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 71,522 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2025 67,003 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 62,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 53,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 53,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

TPMS and Brake fluid light illuminated

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,553 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,516 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,594 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 44,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,508 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 33,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres inner walls slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,075 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,725 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

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 WTW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

RL53 WTW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is RL53 WTW safe to buy?

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