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RN53 YHA

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,092 mi
Last recorded92,092 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 92,092 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 92,092 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 91,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 88,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 88,673 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil level is low.

Pass 25 May 2023 85,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 82,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 79,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 78,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 76,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,792 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 74,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,212 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 73,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,403 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 71,369 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,885 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,682 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 55,682 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,897 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 47,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,835 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,707 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 YHA is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHA, 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 YHA is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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