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RN53 WEX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,213 mi
Last recorded138,213 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 WEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 138,213 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 138,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear around the fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,744 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 128,740 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,500 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 5 Mar 2024 118,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,076 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 109,076 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2023 109,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,194 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,638 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 102,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,704 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 99,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,594 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,363 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,582 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,291 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 66,288 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,915 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,811 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 34,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,620 miles

Both front tyres sidewall damaged.

Front registration plates discoloured

Non runflat tyres fitted and tyre warning light on.

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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RN53 WEX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN53 WEX, 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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RN53 WEX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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