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DN53 MVK

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 MVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,901 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,644 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 77,643 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 76,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 76,588 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,249 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 76,249 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,087 miles

age related cracking to offside front ,offside rear and nearside rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,140 miles

engine check lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,673 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 67,497 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,513 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 64,403 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,563 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,036 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,486 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,873 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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DN53 MVK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN53 MVK, 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 DN53 MVK registered?

DN53 MVK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is DN53 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 MVK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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