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2004 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · NO53 BBY

NO53 BBY

2004 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 79,256 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
BMW Z4
Year / Origin
2004 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
79,256 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
2979cc

NO53 BBY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
  • 79,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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NO53 BBY Mileage History

  1. 29/09/202371,346 mi
  2. 29/09/202371,348 mi+2 mi
  3. 25/09/202474,218 mi+2,870 mi
  4. 26/09/202474,219 mi+1 mi
  5. 01/10/202579,256 mi+5,037 mi

Average of roughly 3,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

NO53 BBY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 07:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW Z4 (NO53 BBY) between September 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))”.

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