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WK53 TBV

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,917 mi
Last recorded157,917 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 TBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 157,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside/offside bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 157,900 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside/offside bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 157,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 154,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 143,743 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,219 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 141,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 136,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 130,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 130,659 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 122,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement brocken (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 116,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,991 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,439 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to rear

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,704 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 85,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,173 miles

front bushes week

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres geting low

Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,247 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,384 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 11,384 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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WK53 TBV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK53 TBV, 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.

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WK53 TBV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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