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HN53 UMT

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,995 mi
Last recorded158,995 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UMT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 158,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 158,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 155,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 155,354 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some wear suspension etc

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,708 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

intermittent fault with power steering?

Pass 17 Oct 2022 149,473 miles

Front exhaust flanges marginal deterioration

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake hoses slight perishing

headlamps deteriorated, beam image marginal

Fail 14 Oct 2022 149,473 miles

Electronic power steering not working head lamps deteriorated, beam image marginal (2.6 (c))

Front exhaust flanges marginal deterioration

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake hoses slight perishing

headlamps deteriorated, beam image marginal

Pass 13 Oct 2021 146,935 miles

Central brake light not all illuminating

Front exhaust flange very corroded and deteriorated

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front wheels slight damage

headlamp lenses marginal deterioration

offside front brake pipe corroded

possible power steering fault, odd on start up

Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2020 144,918 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,447 miles

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

possible cracks starting in rear wheel rims?

signs of grounding-exhaust and aluminium brace damaged

slight deterioration to suspension etc

srs possible intermittent fault?

Fail 15 Mar 2019 132,446 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

head lamps deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2018 122,324 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

brake pipes corroding

front exhaust bracket damaged and nut missing

front suspension arm bushes worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges, nearside marginal

Fail 28 Mar 2018 122,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad warning light on

brake pipes corroding

front exhaust bracket damaged and nut missing

front suspension arm bushes worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges, nearside marginal

Pass 18 Mar 2017 112,752 miles

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)

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

airbag system may have intermittent fault?

rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,152 miles

nearside rear suspension coil spring mayhave small piece of top coil missing?

slight deterioration to rear steel brake pipes

suspect intermittent airbag system fault?

Fail 24 Jan 2015 101,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear suspension coil spring mayhave small piece of top coil missing?

offside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

slight deterioration to rear steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,773 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear suspension coil spring may have small piece of top coil missing?

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,773 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear suspension coil spring may have small piece of top coil missing?

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,569 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,289 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,551 miles

front discs lipped

tested in wet

Fail 30 Nov 2009 57,530 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

tested in wet

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 45,944 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,252 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 UMT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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