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CK53 UOT

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 76,552 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut mounting assemble clonking.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 74,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Strut mounting assemble clonking.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 72,777 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 72,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 72,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 70,859 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 70,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,590 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,157 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,394 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,992 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 63,992 miles

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

Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,325 miles

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

rear tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,555 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 58,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,834 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs outer faces corroded.

offside brake disc outer face slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,189 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,872 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 38,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,876 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 17,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 16,812 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 UOT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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