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AT53 BLX

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,452 mi
Last recorded33,452 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 33,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 33,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front suspension and steering components rusty/corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 32,813 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in boot lid (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension / steering components corroded but not weakened

Pass 26 Oct 2022 32,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads over half worn

rear boot brake lamp damaged

splash shields fitted unable to see under body etc

Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components surface rusty

undercover shields fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front hubs and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,738 miles

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

all flexi brake hose ends covered in grease

all wheel rims corroded

front hubs rusty

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses ferrules have been greased (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 30,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 30,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,313 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,943 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,040 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Fail 20 Oct 2012 29,036 miles

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

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 29 Oct 2011 28,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 27,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,502 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges but not to ecxcess.

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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AT53 BLX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AT53 BLX, 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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AT53 BLX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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