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EK53 AEU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 AEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 108,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 101,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

prop-shaft bush is slightly worn

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 98,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 98,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 96,410 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

steering noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2017 95,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside inner thread edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

prop shaft bush on the gearbox side is slightly deteriorated

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2017 95,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside inner thread edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

prop shaft bush on the gearbox side is slightly deteriorated

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on side wall but no cord exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on side wall but no cord exposed

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F/R rear bush has a slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut on side wall but no cord exposed

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,810 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall cut

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,977 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,864 miles

non run flat tyres fitted to rear of car

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,260 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,260 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre 3mm on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2010 30,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,321 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 24,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,004 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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EK53 AEU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK53 AEU, 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 EK53 AEU registered?

EK53 AEU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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