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WG53 LXV

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,709 mi
Last recorded48,709 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 LXV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 48,709 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills showing corrosion where visible under sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main bushes look grotty but still attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 47,206 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 45,954 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 45,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is 2mm cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 44,468 miles

Offside Rear tyre is on 2-3mm in poor condition

Fail 28 Dec 2022 44,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre is on 2-3mm in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2021 43,022 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre vary low on 2-3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2020 41,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2019 39,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,979 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 37,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,967 miles

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

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 Jan 2012 25,716 miles

both front tyres close on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2011 25,716 miles

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

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

both front tyres close on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,756 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 21,426 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,803 miles

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

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 11 Dec 2007 16,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,768 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 13,768 miles

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

Offside 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
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WG53 LXV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WG53 LXV, 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 WG53 LXV registered?

WG53 LXV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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