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EX53 OOJ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,484 mi
Last recorded89,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OOJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,484 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 89,457 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 89,388 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,839 miles

battery light malfunction on display

Pass 26 Jun 2021 87,819 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 87,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 83,940 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 83,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bend (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,409 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,629 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,758 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 69,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,475 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 13,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,705 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 63,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,818 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,463 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,913 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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EX53 OOJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EX53 OOJ, 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 EX53 OOJ registered?

EX53 OOJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is EX53 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 OOJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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