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EF53 ZXJ

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,288 mi
Last recorded52,288 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ZXJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,897 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,113 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 50,989 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,853 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,558 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,524 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 50,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,144 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,555 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,421 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,744 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,497 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,280 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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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EF53 ZXJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF53 ZXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 ZXJ registered?

EF53 ZXJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is EF53 ZXJ safe to buy?

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