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VN53 UWB

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,963 mi
Last recorded161,963 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 UWB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 161,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 161,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 161,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 161,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 161,475 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 160,991 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 159,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 157,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 150,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,866 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 149,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,861 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 129,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 102,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 72,689 miles

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

both rear tyres are close to wear indicators.

Pass 18 May 2011 66,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 66,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,695 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,764 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,235 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)

Servo hose shows signs of starting to distort.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,132 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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VN53 UWB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN53 UWB, 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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VN53 UWB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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