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RN53 YFM

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,414 mi
Last recorded106,414 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 YFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 106,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 96,848 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 88,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 88,253 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,028 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,330 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,981 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,185 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,904 miles

Edge of nearside front tyre starting to get a bit low

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,320 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,005 miles

Offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 35,590 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,590 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 Nov 2009 33,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,988 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,944 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,413 miles

advise inside of nearside and offside rear tyres worn to 2mm

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 YFM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RN53 YFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN53 YFM registered?

RN53 YFM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is RN53 YFM safe to buy?

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