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CK53 KSF

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KSF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 123,812 miles

Exhaust corroded after cats

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 123,254 miles

Exhaust corroded after cats

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 123,254 miles

Exhaust corroded after cats

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,591 miles

Exhaust corroded after cats

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 113,343 miles

Exhausts corroded after cats

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 107,171 miles

Exhausts corroded after cats

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 107,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhausts corroded after cats

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like sump gasket seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded exhaust joins at front behind cats

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,279 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 93,279 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,123 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 89,693 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,483 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 84,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,840 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,959 miles

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

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

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,959 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,345 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,916 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 47,916 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,672 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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CK53 KSF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CK53 KSF, 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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CK53 KSF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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