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2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,900 mi
Last recorded91,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL53 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 91,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 91,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to vehicle being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to vehicle being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to vehicle being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due to vehicle being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.28mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking and burning off on exhaust. strongly advise oil fumes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 91,861 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 91,065 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,160 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,676 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 87,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,711 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 85,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 85,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet not latching

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,233 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,775 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEAR SIDE MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE NOISE

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 PADS LOW

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,958 miles

FRONT TYRESLOW TREAD /WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,174 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,027 miles

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,328 miles

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

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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AL53 BMW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 67,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AL53 BMW, 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 23 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AL53 BMW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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