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ET53 MDE

2004 Bmw Z4 · Petrol · 2171cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelZ4
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine2171cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Bmw Z4 Petrol 2171cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 125,385 miles on the clock, averaging 6,237 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 MDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,237

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,385 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 MDE 17k44k71k98k125k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage121,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,609 miles
PASS
Mileage116,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,406 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage114,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage107,363 miles
Since last MOT+12,661 miles
PASS
Mileage94,702 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
PASS
Mileage82,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,373 miles
PASS
Mileage70,524 miles
Since last MOT+8,644 miles
PASS
Mileage61,880 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage53,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,791 miles
PASS
Mileage44,700 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage36,565 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage33,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,965 miles
PASS
Mileage30,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage27,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,310 miles
PASS
Mileage24,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage21,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,985 miles
PASS
Mileage17,418 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MDE
MakeBmw
ModelZ4
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2171cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 MDE

What car is ET53 MDE?

ET53 MDE is an grey Bmw Z4, petrol (2171cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 MDE?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 MDE was 125,385 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 MDE passed its MOT?

ET53 MDE has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2024.

Is ET53 MDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 MDE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET53 MDE?

ET53 MDE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.