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HN53 UMR

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads appear to be wearing very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,685 miles

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 255/35R18 94 Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 255/35R18 94 Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 255/35R18 94 Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 225/40R18 92Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 255/35R18 94 Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,743 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 75,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,596 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 69,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 66,769 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,976 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 62,771 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre brake light lens damaged

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,024 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 52,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,308 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,081 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 42,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 11,529 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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HN53 UMR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN53 UMR, 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 HN53 UMR registered?

HN53 UMR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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