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RN53 WVX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,559 mi
Last recorded101,559 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 WVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 101,559 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 100,219 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 100,215 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arms broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp cleaning device missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear level sensor disconnected and seized

wipers poor

Fail 27 Jul 2024 98,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp cleaning device missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear level sensor disconnected and seized

wipers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2023 96,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2021 90,583 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 88,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining come away from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal split

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,032 miles

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,870 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,340 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 65,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,906 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,335 miles

front subframe /exhaust is damaged it has run over something on road in my opinion

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,550 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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RN53 WVX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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