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EF53 WTP

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,323 mi
Last recorded89,323 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 WTP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 89,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 85,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 78,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 78,282 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,024 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,813 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,191 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim has been repaired on inside edge.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,260 miles

offside rear tyre showing slight wear

Fail 21 Jun 2017 65,260 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre showing slight wear

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,193 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 64,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,563 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,657 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,107 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,269 miles

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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EF53 WTP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EF53 WTP, 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 EF53 WTP registered?

EF53 WTP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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