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EK53 EYV

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,838 mi
Last recorded122,838 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EYV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 122,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 121,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 121,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 121,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 119,204 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing down slightly on inner edge

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,369 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,738 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,997 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,905 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)

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,828 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,132 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,865 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 29,652 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 30 Oct 2006 19,281 miles

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

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

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 EYV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black 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 EK53 EYV, 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 EK53 EYV registered?

EK53 EYV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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