CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA53 TPV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationSA53 TPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 88,697 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material quite badly corroded up next to fuel tank and difficult to access (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to brake hoses by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 83,990 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,780 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,868 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

very slight corrosion on underside

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,458 miles

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

Tyre warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,887 miles

Both front lower control arm rear bushes have slight play.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,733 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front lower control arm rear bushes have slight play.

N/s/f brake inner pad 2mm.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 51,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,240 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 46,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,902 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 44,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,920 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,335 miles

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 16 Jul 2009 36,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,002 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
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

SA53 TPV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA53 TPV, 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 SA53 TPV?

You can check the full history of SA53 TPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA53 TPV registered?

SA53 TPV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SA53 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 TPV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA53 TPV 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 SA53 TPV. 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.