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YL53 LXZ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,581 mi
Last recorded80,581 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 LXZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 80,579 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,498 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 72,975 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 72,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak slight gearbox ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 69,785 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Windscreen damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,680 miles

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,988 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,637 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 61,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,048 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar up-right link boot spitting

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,484 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

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 LXZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LXZ, 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 YL53 LXZ registered?

YL53 LXZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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