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EY53 VPC

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 97,345 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 92,961 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 89,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,245 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,180 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,120 miles

Both front wishbone rearward rubbers worn and flexing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,733 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front wiper baldes split

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front wiper baldes split

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,704 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on (disabled mode nearside)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 May 2011 45,874 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 45,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 34,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 30,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,233 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EY53 VPC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY53 VPC, 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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EY53 VPC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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