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WF53 MXV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 MXV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,193 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 102,188 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,754 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside dip beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,189 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,672 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,483 miles

Engine drive belt (alternator) badly perished and cracked.

Engine oil level below min. mark.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Engine drive belt (alternator) badly perished and cracked.

Engine oil level below min. mark.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very poor image, (polished lamp unit). (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very poor image, (polished lamp unit). (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,216 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine drive belt (alternator) badly perished and cracked

engine oil level below min

Fail 11 Nov 2015 94,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine drive belt (alternator) badly perished and cracked

engine oil level below min

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,290 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 92,290 miles

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

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

polished both headlamps.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 89,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise front shocks

advisedrivers wiper blade

rear tyres sidewalls cracking and perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

advise front shocks

advisedrivers wiper blade

rear tyres sidewalls cracking and perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,000 miles

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

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,619 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 82,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 61,634 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,837 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 56,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WF53 MXV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF53 MXV, 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 WF53 MXV registered?

WF53 MXV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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