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CU53 UFN

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,256 mi
Last recorded92,256 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 92,256 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,187 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 88,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 88,668 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 87,697 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 87,681 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side recording only 40, on plate test. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe and attached suspension/braking components showing corrosion to their exposed steel surfaces, but not excessive yet.

Rear Subframe mounting bushes perish and starting to separate.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,524 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,524 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,330 miles

both rear tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 77,601 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 77,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,623 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,939 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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CU53 UFN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU53 UFN, 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 CU53 UFN registered?

CU53 UFN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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