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FP53 TJZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 TJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody/suspension and subframe corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 87,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,438 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear top shocker mount slight play

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

Offside Rear top shocker mount slight play

Offside sil corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear top mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear top mount slight pl;ay

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,138 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,862 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,840 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,195 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,841 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,172 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 28,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,208 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 20,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,307 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 TJZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FP53 TJZ, 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 FP53 TJZ registered?

FP53 TJZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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