WM53JAU - BMW Z4
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 28 days ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
12
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 18 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,081 mi
Expires: 17 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Failed - 06 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,041 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Passed - 02 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,630 mi
Expires: 05 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory exhaust system corroded
- Advisory various suspension arms corroded
Failed - 02 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,630 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory exhaust system corroded
- Advisory various suspension arms corroded
Passed - 06 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,284 mi
Expires: 05 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory both rear suspension arms corroded but excessive
- Advisory full exhaust system corroded
Failed - 06 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,284 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory both rear suspension arms corroded but excessive
- Advisory full exhaust system corroded
Passed - 05 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,004 mi
Expires: 04 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold inner edge advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 05 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,784 mi
Expires: 17 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory offside front head lamp just visable pattern
Passed - 18 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,836 mi
Expires: 17 August 2019
Failed - 31 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,832 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Passed - 15 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,555 mi
Expires: 14 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 09 December 2016 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,538 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 13 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,288 mi
Expires: 12 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory pad warning light on
- Advisory oil leak
Failed - 04 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,286 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Major Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,906 mi
Expires: 05 August 2015
Failed - 05 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,906 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 31 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,901 mi
Expires: 30 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 26 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,901 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 27 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,785 mi
Expires: 26 June 2013
Failed - 24 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,027 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 25 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,574 mi
Expires: 24 January 2012
Passed - 30 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,878 mi
Expires: 29 December 2010
Failed - 23 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,873 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 24 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,194 mi
Expires: 23 November 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 22 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,194 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,129 mi
Expires: 26 June 2008
Failed - 23 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,129 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for WM53JAU?
The MOT expires on 17 September 2024.
What is the tax status of WM53JAU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of WM53JAU?
This is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2494cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of WM53JAU?
This vehicle produces 216 g/km of CO2 emissions.