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NK53 YHE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 94,710 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 93,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 93,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 92,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,157 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 89,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,030 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,892 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,044 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 66,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,836 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,955 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,422 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 50,085 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,410 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 40,410 miles

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,805 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,113 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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NK53 YHE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NK53 YHE, 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 NK53 YHE registered?

NK53 YHE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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