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EA53 ESG

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,793 mi
Last recorded98,793 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ESG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 98,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,992 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking and worn on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2023 93,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 93,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 91,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,788 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 85,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on the limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on the limit (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,958 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 79,954 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,291 miles

Front subframe slightly damaged.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,239 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over both sills

Fail 28 Oct 2013 43,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over both sills

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,269 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,208 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 41,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,465 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,394 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,315 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,440 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,420 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 36,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,757 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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EA53 ESG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA53 ESG, 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 EA53 ESG registered?

EA53 ESG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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