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HK53 DRV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,390 mi
Last recorded110,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 DRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 110,390 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 110,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 107,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubber perishing/ slight split and peel on rubber coating. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,701 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,551 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 97,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,917 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 93,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,121 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear steel brake pipe between flex hoses slightly corroded

offside rear steel brake pipe between flex hoses slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,121 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,072 miles

advise front & rear pads

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,727 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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HK53 DRV 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 HK53 DRV, 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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HK53 DRV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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