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SV53 FXC

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,665 mi
Last recorded84,665 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 84,443 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 84,015 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 83,853 miles

Fuel cap seal is badly damaged ,cracking .

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded ,as marked .

Pass 27 May 2022 83,589 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 26 May 2022 83,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,006 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded .

Chipped windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,410 miles

movement in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,881 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,880 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,869 miles

front brake discs are corroded & worn

Fail 25 Oct 2016 77,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking worn on the inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are corroded & worn

offside wiper is worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,458 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,448 miles

front brakes have imbalance / run out

nearside front brake discs is corroded & worn

Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,570 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,599 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,493 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 30,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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SV53 FXC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SV53 FXC, 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 SV53 FXC registered?

SV53 FXC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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