CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN53 VWM

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,907 mi
Last recorded141,907 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 141,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 141,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 140,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,297 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 137,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 137,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,055 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut not greater than 20mm on the inner side wall.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 134,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to rear under floor pan. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm. (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

door sill covers fitted.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut not greater than 20mm on the inner side wall.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 128,490 miles

ADVANCED WEAR FRONT SUSPENSON LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES

AUXILARY BELT NOISY

Fail 26 Oct 2015 128,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED WEAR FRONT SUSPENSON LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES

AUXILARY BELT NOISY

Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,745 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 119,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,598 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,017 miles

Front subframe re-inforcement plate damaged

N/S headlamp lense 'misty' O/S slightly so both have correct beam pattern

N/S/R rear spring incomplete, requires renewal A.S.A.P.

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover and bump stop adrift

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs have corroded surface

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,779 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 92,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,855 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)

front tyres badly wearing on edges advise tracking check

Fail 5 Aug 2009 10,855 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

front tyres badly wearing on edges advise tracking check

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,317 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 56,317 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,539 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 41,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check

Pass 18 May 2006 26,479 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 26,477 miles

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

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN53 VWM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VWM, 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

How do I check the history of HN53 VWM?

You can check the full history of HN53 VWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN53 VWM registered?

HN53 VWM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is HN53 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 VWM shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN53 VWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN53 VWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.