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EU53 NCY

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,671 mi
Last recorded111,671 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 111,671 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2025 110,200 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 108,172 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 108,172 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 107,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 105,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 101,582 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 100,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 99,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,314 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine managment fault light on

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mainx2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

handbrake efficiency 16%

Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,591 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s handbrake efficiency low

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,943 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,154 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,748 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,612 miles

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

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

damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,612 miles

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

damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,233 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 44,927 miles

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

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

advise cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,392 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 33,388 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)

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

Offside Front 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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EU53 NCY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU53 NCY, 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 EU53 NCY registered?

EU53 NCY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EU53 NCY safe to buy?

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