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GG53 BHS

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,584 mi
Last recorded109,584 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG53 BHS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 109,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play inner tierod (drumstick)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play inner tierod (drumstick)

Rear brakes noisy on driving out of test station

Pass 3 Jul 2025 109,020 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 109,020 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch /cable faulty (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkbar ...ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,786 miles

Offside Rear welding repair made to wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 98,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 97,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,440 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 90,440 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,118 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,878 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,570 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,570 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 76,900 miles

front discs worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2013 76,898 miles

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

front discs worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front bottom ball joints worn boarder line pass

Pass 1 May 2012 60,915 miles

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)

air bag warning light staying on

front tyres worn on inner edge offside boarderline pass

Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,758 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,954 miles

Play detected in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2008 23,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play detected in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2008
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,366 miles

two nails in o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,738 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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GG53 BHS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GG53 BHS, 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 GG53 BHS registered?

GG53 BHS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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