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EF53 ZXB

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,075 mi
Last recorded130,075 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZXB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 124,973 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 121,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,433 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,911 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,475 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 110,454 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 26 Jul 2018 99,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,312 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,286 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,267 miles

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

rear drake discs rusted on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,839 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,736 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,408 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 28,408 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 20,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,119 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 ZXB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 ZXB registered?

EF53 ZXB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is EF53 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 ZXB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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