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BN53 PYU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,055 mi
Last recorded55,055 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 55,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 54,916 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear number plate lights flickering

Pass 28 Mar 2023 51,437 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 49,758 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,782 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,515 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2019 41,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,287 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,891 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 12,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 8,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,825 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 8,311 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 PYU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 BN53 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

BN53 PYU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 PYU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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