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CU53 VRG

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,864 mi
Last recorded59,864 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VRG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 59,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 59,713 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,609 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,178 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,602 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,945 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,982 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,833 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,948 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,575 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 45,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 25,072 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 25,072 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VRG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CU53 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

CU53 VRG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is CU53 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 VRG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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