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VX53 SUA

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,878 mi
Last recorded98,878 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 SUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 98,878 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 98,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 97,171 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 93,045 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,237 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,137 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 90,124 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,705 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 89,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,004 miles

1.advice o/s/f. tyre outer wall cut.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 88,999 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1.advice o/s/f. tyre outer wall cut.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,449 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,721 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,721 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,577 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,426 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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VX53 SUA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VX53 SUA, 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 VX53 SUA registered?

VX53 SUA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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