CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF53 LBJ

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,563 mi
Last recorded46,563 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 LBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,563 miles

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 46,285 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,832 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,582 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,153 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding on.

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 44,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

O/S/F brake binding on.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,711 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded (mounted on radius arm)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play showing on shake plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake dragging slightly, (not showing on RBT)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded (mounted on radius arm)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,002 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper holding on slightly

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,475 miles

Both wiperblades deteriating

Fail 2 Sep 2011 39,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,298 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,176 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 5 Sep 2008 29,009 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,281 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 15,525 miles

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

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF53 LBJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF53 LBJ, 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

How do I check the history of WF53 LBJ?

You can check the full history of WF53 LBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF53 LBJ registered?

WF53 LBJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is WF53 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 LBJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF53 LBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF53 LBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.