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HT53 OGL

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,931 mi
Last recorded56,931 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 OGL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 56,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,808 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,609 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 52,268 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,110 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 39,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indicate's a Fault.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside 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)

wipers not parking in correct position

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,370 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,772 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 8,164 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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HT53 OGL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HT53 OGL, 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 HT53 OGL registered?

HT53 OGL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is HT53 OGL safe to buy?

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