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RL53 JLO

2004 Bmw Z4 · Petrol · 2171cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelZ4
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine2171cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Bmw Z4 Petrol 2171cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 148,995 miles on the clock, averaging 7,722 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL53 JLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,722

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year507
Average per year7,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 JLO 19k51k84k116k149k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,995 miles
Since last MOT+507 miles
PASS
Mileage148,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage139,981 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,962 miles
Since last MOT+18,188 miles
PASS
Mileage121,774 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,667 miles
Since last MOT+15,569 miles
PASS
Mileage106,098 miles
Since last MOT+11,448 miles
PASS
Mileage94,650 miles
Since last MOT+383 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,190 miles
PASS
Mileage86,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage81,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage77,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage71,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage65,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,385 miles
PASS
Mileage54,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,283 miles
PASS
Mileage46,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage40,907 miles
Since last MOT+13,450 miles
PASS
Mileage27,457 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage18,577 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,570 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 JLO
MakeBmw
ModelZ4
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2171cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RL53 JLO

What car is RL53 JLO?

RL53 JLO is an black Bmw Z4, petrol (2171cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RL53 JLO?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 JLO was 148,995 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 JLO passed its MOT?

RL53 JLO has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2023.

Is RL53 JLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 JLO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL53 JLO?

RL53 JLO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.