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SA53 RAW

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,823 mi
Last recorded133,823 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 RAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,823 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 133,823 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 118,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly and noisy (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly and noisy (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak by drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,459 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,968 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 105,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both front lower arms rear bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,461 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,723 miles

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

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

front pads starting to wear very low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 1 Jul 2011 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front pads starting to wear very low

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,579 miles

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge .

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,388 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,132 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SA53 RAW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SA53 RAW, 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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SA53 RAW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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