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CJ53 UYR

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 76,096 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 76,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,683 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 29 Jul 2025 75,683 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 72,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,840 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,840 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,810 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,534 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 57,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,471 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,203 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,447 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,825 miles

N/S + O/S REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

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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CJ53 UYR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 CJ53 UYR, 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 CJ53 UYR registered?

CJ53 UYR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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