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BN53 LKA

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LKA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 45,120 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2025 44,076 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,779 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 6 Aug 2024 42,779 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,248 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 20 Jul 2023 42,248 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,066 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 41,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,529 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 40,525 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very worn on inner edges - Replace soon! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very worn on inner edges - Replace soon! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,562 miles

all tyres balding on inner edges advise replacement

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 38,908 miles

Brake fluid contaminated suspect with PAS fluid (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,211 miles

all tyres low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,982 miles

front tyres have uneven wear

slight movement in front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,474 miles

o/s/r shock absorber gump stop in poor condition

possible rear brake pads next service

slight uneven wear on all tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,515 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 34,515 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 19 Jun 2014 33,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,518 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 33,517 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 31,737 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,507 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Fail 21 Nov 2009 22,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,690 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,342 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 3,718 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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BN53 LKA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN53 LKA, 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 BN53 LKA registered?

BN53 LKA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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