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VF53 BSO

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,655 mi
Last recorded144,655 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 BSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 144,655 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 144,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 140,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 136,841 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 128,921 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 126,027 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,775 miles

both head lamps starting too fade

Fail 6 Jun 2018 109,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both head lamps starting too fade

Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,201 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 100,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bumper insecure front under tray missing ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak grearbox ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rubber drive coupling ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,002 miles

f/ discs and pads worn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 107,002 miles

f/ discs and pads worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal is cracking but still sealing.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 103,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal is cracking but still sealing.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 92,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,715 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 72,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,922 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,254 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 48,254 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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VF53 BSO is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VF53 BSO, 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 VF53 BSO registered?

VF53 BSO is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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