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RX53 LDV

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,477 mi
Last recorded123,477 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 123,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 116,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner 225/45/17 (91Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2025 116,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner 225/45/17 (91Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 111,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 108,415 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 104,108 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 102,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 97,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 94,099 miles

hand brake readings low

Fail 28 May 2020 94,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake readings low

Pass 9 May 2019 89,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 89,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,514 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,514 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer side lamps inop

osr tyre worn low

Pass 16 May 2017 83,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,752 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,054 miles

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

Nearside front wheel inner rim is damaged.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim is damaged.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,743 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,239 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 39,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,437 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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RX53 LDV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX53 LDV, 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 RX53 LDV registered?

RX53 LDV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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