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CE53 ZNA

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

176,153 mi
Last recorded176,153 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ZNA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 176,153 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2025 176,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2025 176,148 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 168,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 159,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 152,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 145,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 119,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,576 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 106,576 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,437 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 97,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,996 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,459 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 15 Oct 2012 66,327 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 66,327 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,443 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,030 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 21 Oct 2009 45,448 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 45,448 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,454 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,452 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,692 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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CE53 ZNA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZNA, 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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What year was CE53 ZNA registered?

CE53 ZNA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CE53 ZNA safe to buy?

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