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SL53 MUC

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,577 mi
Last recorded39,577 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 MUC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 39,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,020 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule forward hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted and covers

Fail 29 Sep 2023 38,262 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule forward hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays fitted and covers

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,212 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,799 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 34,945 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 May 2017 34,200 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

outer front to rear brake pipe at fuel tank corroding

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 4 May 2016 33,578 miles

front brake discs inner edges corroding

offside front tyre deep tread cut

slight wear front suspension arm bushes in housings

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear front suspension arm bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,661 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

bothr rear tyres are at the wear bands

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,387 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,033 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,753 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 11,751 miles

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

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

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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SL53 MUC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SL53 MUC, 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 SL53 MUC registered?

SL53 MUC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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