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PX53 VUK

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,173 mi
Last recorded156,173 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 VUK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 156,173 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 156,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 155,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 154,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 153,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight misted but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 19 Aug 2021 153,956 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight misted but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 18 Aug 2020 151,353 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 151,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 146,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear) (rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

secondary bonnet catch stiff

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2019 146,921 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear) (rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

secondary bonnet catch stiff

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 139,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

chips in windscreen

o/s headlight foggy

slight roughness n/s/f

Fail 24 Oct 2015 84,793 miles

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

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

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,291 miles

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded at n/s by fuel tank , difficult to assess , view obscured

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 11 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Tyres ; both rear tread low

Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded at n/s by fuel tank , difficult to assess , view obscured

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 11 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyres ; both rear tread low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,628 miles

NON run flat tyres fitted to front off vehicle

air bag lamp on

front pads and discs wearing

rear pads look to be getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,335 miles

High level stop lamp damaged but still working on over 50%

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,318 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)

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

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

High level stop lamp damaged but still working on over 50%

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,648 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,711 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 20,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,663 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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PX53 VUK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX53 VUK, 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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PX53 VUK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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