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GL53 ZBR

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,132 mi
Last recorded90,132 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 90,132 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device not working both

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 90,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp cleaning device not working both

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 82,335 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 81,904 miles

slight play in n/s tie rod

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,827 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 80,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,440 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,824 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 76,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted unable to carry out a full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,742 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,459 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,348 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 58,348 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,643 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 39,191 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 39,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,885 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,370 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 24,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,439 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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GL53 ZBR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 GL53 ZBR, 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 GL53 ZBR registered?

GL53 ZBR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is GL53 ZBR safe to buy?

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