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WA53 VPD

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VPD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 46,015 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 44,718 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 44,717 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 43,188 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,118 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 41,118 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers obscuring view

Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SOME HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE NEARSIDE REAR 2.5MM AND CRACKING IN TREAD ETC . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE OFFSIDE REAR 3MM AND CRACKING IN TREAD ETC . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,234 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,639 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 31,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 24,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front tyres are starting to crack/perrish in treads on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,811 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,422 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 16,420 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 10,355 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 10,271 miles

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

REAR DISCS SCORED

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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WA53 VPD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 WA53 VPD, 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 WA53 VPD registered?

WA53 VPD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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