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SE53 XCY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,539 mi
Last recorded113,539 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 XCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 113,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 111,922 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 111,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 111,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,853 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 101,200 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 93,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,933 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 71,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 59,093 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

unable to view rear coil springs fuly

Fail 29 Mar 2013 59,063 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

unable to view rear coil springs fuly

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Mar 2012 58,335 miles

engine undershield fitted at time of test

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2011 56,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,254 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,437 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 34,437 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,153 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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SE53 XCY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SE53 XCY, 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 SE53 XCY registered?

SE53 XCY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is SE53 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE53 XCY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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