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WF53 ZVE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,221 mi
Last recorded80,221 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ZVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,221 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,036 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 May 2024 79,796 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 May 2023 79,555 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 79,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 77,853 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 77,853 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,553 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 77,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,604 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,634 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 74,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,029 miles

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

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

petrol cap seal starting to perrish

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,291 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,129 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn low (225/35/18w runflat)

oil leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,129 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low (225/35/18w runflat)

oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,332 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,079 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,951 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)

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 ZVE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

WF53 ZVE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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