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PL53 HTE

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,090 mi
Last recorded86,090 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 84,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 84,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (cracking) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (cracking) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2018 80,724 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres low tread on inner edges

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,799 miles

bonnet tight to open

both windows dont work

Fail 26 Jun 2015 67,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet tight to open

both windows dont work

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,530 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,793 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,950 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 28,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,785 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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PL53 HTE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL53 HTE, 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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PL53 HTE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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