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YL53 AHX

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,292 mi
Last recorded64,292 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,292 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 64,827 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked on weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,093 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque/milky (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and signs of cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension, and drive components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2021 63,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sets of rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses slightly opaque/milky (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and signs of cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension, and drive components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s fronts n/s & o/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both fronts lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 55,316 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm markers & cuts to sidewall not exposing ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,092 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,096 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

PLASTIC TRAYS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,075 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

PLASTIC TRAYS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,331 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,006 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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YL53 AHX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YL53 AHX, 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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YL53 AHX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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