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CF53 CXG

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,031 mi
Last recorded124,031 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CXG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 124,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 123,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 121,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 118,952 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 110,334 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2021 110,334 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,048 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 108,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inc flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inc flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 105,380 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 104,534 miles

rear shocker shroud

Pass 2 May 2017 103,990 miles

Front discs worn

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)

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

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

park brake lever has long travel

Fail 27 Apr 2017 103,990 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear discs heavily corroded

Rear shocker shrouds insecure

Front discs worn

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)

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

park brake lever has long travel

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,459 miles

Front wiper blades torn

Nearside Front ***DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING***

Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,459 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front wiper blades torn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front ***DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING***

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,715 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2013 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r tyre splitting on inside side wall

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre splitting on inside side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,575 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear dif slight leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,923 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 35,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 25,099 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,902 miles

F/PADS WORN CLOSE TO L/LIMITS UNABLE TO VIEW FULLY BOTH REAR AND O/S/FRONT TYRES WORN C/TO L/LIMITS SLIGHT B/IMB F/REAR

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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CF53 CXG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF53 CXG, 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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CF53 CXG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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