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YC53 GLH

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,855 mi
Last recorded135,855 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GLH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 135,855 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted/worn

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 126,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil filler cap missing

Fail 16 Dec 2014 126,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil filler cap missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 104,897 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 888,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear disc rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,906 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,637 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 48,623 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,645 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,606 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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YC53 GLH is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YC53 GLH, 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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YC53 GLH is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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