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GA53 BEX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,802 mi
Last recorded77,802 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA53 BEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 77,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 76,799 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,806 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 69,683 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 69,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,755 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,859 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,890 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 54,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,234 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,562 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,207 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low in places

n/s front inner wheel rim has flat spot

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,234 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,468 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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GA53 BEX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GA53 BEX, 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 GA53 BEX registered?

GA53 BEX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is GA53 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA53 BEX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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