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VX53 ZXU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZXU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,984 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,187 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,633 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 86,632 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,704 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,728 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,146 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,809 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 48,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,781 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,685 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge to zero mm

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,179 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,759 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 ZXU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VX53 ZXU, 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 VX53 ZXU registered?

VX53 ZXU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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