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SW53 KBY

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,214 mi
Last recorded111,214 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 111,214 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 111,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking To rear both (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides nosey (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 103,903 miles

Nearside Front headlight / condensation

Offside Front headlight / condensation

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 103,903 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front headlight / condensation

Offside Front headlight / condensation

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,532 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,888 miles

airbag lamp on

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag lamp on

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,305 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,100 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Only one horn operating at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,974 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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SW53 KBY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW53 KBY, 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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SW53 KBY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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