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SP53 NWY

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,468 mi
Last recorded121,468 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 NWY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 121,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device worn

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 120,390 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device worn

Pass 18 Jul 2024 119,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,335 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 111,335 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 107,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 101,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,500 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,330 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2014 76,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses cloudy

wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,778 miles

front brake pads low....

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged....

wipers smear.....

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,246 miles

horn starting to sound harsh and grating

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,381 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

TESTED IN VERY WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light staying on

Fail 23 Dec 2008 28,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light staying on

Pass 27 Dec 2007 17,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,793 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 15,723 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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SP53 NWY 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 82.6%.

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 SP53 NWY, 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 SP53 NWY registered?

SP53 NWY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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