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FE53 KSF

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,052 mi
Last recorded101,052 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KSF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 95,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,024 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 87,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,316 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges heavily

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,581 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)

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,999 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,928 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FE53 KSF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FE53 KSF, 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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FE53 KSF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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