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AM53 CRK

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,349 mi
Last recorded101,349 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CRK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,349 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF,OSF,OSR,NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OSR and NSR corroded (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

pad light on but pads ok

Fail 13 Mar 2026 101,291 miles

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

Coil spring corroded NSF,OSF,OSR,NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OSR and NSR corroded (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

pad light on but pads ok

Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,724 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 95,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 90,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 87,219 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 87,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2018 87,123 miles

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 83,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,769 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 82,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,713 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,289 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 13 Feb 2015 68,289 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,053 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,179 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 53,179 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 27 Apr 2012 47,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,453 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,910 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 23,827 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,193 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 21,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,907 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,391 miles

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

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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AM53 CRK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AM53 CRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM53 CRK registered?

AM53 CRK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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