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W141 LDY

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 LDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 102,998 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,897 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,224 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 93,681 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine oil leak

slight gearbox fluid leak

Fail 3 Aug 2022 93,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine oil leak

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 23 Jul 2021 92,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 90,211 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,820 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,727 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,727 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,710 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,966 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 78,966 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,242 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 31 Jul 2013 70,816 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear spring part of tang missing but still secure

offside rear spring part of tang missing but still secure

Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside rear spring part of tang missing but still secure

offside rear spring part of tang missing but still secure

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jul 2011 56,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,559 miles

brake pads wearing\ tyre light on dash board

Pass 19 May 2007 23,091 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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W141 LDY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W141 LDY, 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 W141 LDY registered?

W141 LDY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is W141 LDY safe to buy?

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