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SG53 KKA

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,749 mi
Last recorded74,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 KKA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 74,749 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 74,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and both front brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair repair

Fail 26 Jun 2024 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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 offside rear and both front brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair repair

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,402 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,976 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 70,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2020 70,793 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,678 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 57,317 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 54,889 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)

Fail 17 May 2016 54,889 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,382 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres feathered towards inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,629 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,461 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 4,856 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 40,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,899 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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SG53 KKA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG53 KKA, 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

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What year was SG53 KKA registered?

SG53 KKA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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