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GD53 EEA

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EEA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 97,331 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH LED'S FLICKERING (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NOISY (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIRE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury RELEASE SUPPORT STRUT BALL JOINT WORN (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 91,498 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 91,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi too flexi chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi too flexi chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 90,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 87,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 87,120 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,616 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 84,577 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,406 miles

Both front tyres running off on edges 225/45/17 W run flat

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 70,440 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,641 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,296 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 55,296 miles

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

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

small stonechip in windscreen offside centre

Pass 29 Dec 2009 48,310 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 42,717 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 42,717 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front tyres distorted & out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,453 miles

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

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

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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GD53 EEA 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 69.2%.

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 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 GD53 EEA, 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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GD53 EEA is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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