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CP53 CNE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,058 mi
Last recorded107,058 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 CNE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 107,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 107,042 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm not working/not moving (3.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,162 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,363 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,253 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,790 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 79,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,642 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,875 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,733 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,858 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)

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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CP53 CNE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CP53 CNE, 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 CP53 CNE registered?

CP53 CNE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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