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FP53 BZX

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,956 mi
Last recorded60,956 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 BZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,051 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 59,595 miles

Coolant leak top of radiator ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,639 miles

Both front tyres have worn inner edges.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres have worn inner edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,150 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 48,150 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,434 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,763 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 14 Aug 2010 38,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,005 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,687 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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FP53 BZX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 FP53 BZX, 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 FP53 BZX registered?

FP53 BZX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is FP53 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 BZX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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