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CE53 NGV

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,214 mi
Last recorded164,214 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 164,214 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 164,210 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under vehicle (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 157,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 154,310 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 150,937 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 146,905 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

front & rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 May 2019 133,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 133,284 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,513 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play on both outer ball joints (both sides ) (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres have worn inner edges

Front coil spring corroded both front springs have corroded bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper pipe covered in grease +both front to back pipes

Pass 12 May 2017 114,539 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 114,537 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leek

oil leek

Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,135 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,134 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,607 miles

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

rear brakes uneven

Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s mirror missing

rear brakes uneven

Pass 11 May 2010 65,625 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,789 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,499 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,249 miles

Nearside 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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CE53 NGV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CE53 NGV, 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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CE53 NGV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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