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YY53 ZZX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ZZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,291 miles

Both front main brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,258 miles

brake pipes showing general corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,079 miles

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

poss fault developing on hazards

signs of poss oil leak developing n/s (dampness)

underside components showing general corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f a/r/b link arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes showing general surface corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

poss fault developing on hazards

signs of poss oil leak developing n/s (dampness)

underside components showing general corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 97,356 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads wearing low / strong advise to replace a.s.a.p

poss fault developing on hazards ??

signs of oil leaks

slight flexing on both head light units

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs as sat in recess of top suspension arms

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 19 May 2017 97,355 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake inop / no braking effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads wearing low / strong advise to replace a.s.a.p

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limits / worn on inner edge / adv to replace 235 / 35 / 19

poss fault developing on hazards ??

signs of oil leaks

slight flexing on both head light units

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 91,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,766 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 81,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,242 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 77,230 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,853 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,849 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

traction control faulty

tyre pressure monitoring fault

Fail 11 Jan 2012 69,066 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure monitoring fault

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

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

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

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

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

traction control faulty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,778 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 62,778 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,853 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 51,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,777 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 39,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,646 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,127 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 33,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,462 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 15,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YY53 ZZX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YY53 ZZX, 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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YY53 ZZX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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