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BN53 WRA

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,321 mi
Last recorded98,321 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,601 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 88,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,017 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,390 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 81,390 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,370 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 78,370 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 26 May 2018 76,135 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All brake pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,259 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,251 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,748 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 52,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge quite badly

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge quite badly

Pass 18 May 2012 48,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,495 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,494 miles

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

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 31,108 miles

Front 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 4 Sep 2006 20,815 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,815 miles

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

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 WRA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WRA, 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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BN53 WRA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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