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WK53 HRN

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,163 mi
Last recorded92,163 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HRN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 92,163 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,006 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs slightly corroded

exhaust noisy

Fail 5 Dec 2022 82,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 78,941 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 78,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Complete arm needed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,312 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,217 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,075 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,071 miles

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

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,218 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,rear mounting bushes,rubber deteriorated

rear brake pads worn,advise replacement

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,948 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,097 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 23,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,319 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 26 Sep 2006 13,732 miles

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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WK53 HRN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WK53 HRN, 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 WK53 HRN registered?

WK53 HRN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WK53 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 HRN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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