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VU53 WBX

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,085 mi
Last recorded108,085 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 108,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 106,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 105,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,902 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 96,901 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,684 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front oil on engine under tray

Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,683 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front oil on engine under tray

brake wear light on

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,951 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 95,951 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal perished / split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability ARB drop link, top ball joint has sheared. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,373 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 93,373 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 86,917 miles

Front both front tyre inner sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside headlamp dip beam pattern only just visible

Offside parking brake effort slightly low compared to n/s

fuel cap seal very slightly deteriorated outside sealing area

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,124 miles

N/S/F top shock absorber mount starting to break

Pass 2 May 2014 72,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2014 72,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,368 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 56,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 55,261 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,913 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,948 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,559 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 20,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet hard to open

n/s rear disc rusting

wiper squeak

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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VU53 WBX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU53 WBX, 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 VU53 WBX registered?

VU53 WBX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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