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WL53 JOU

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,025 mi
Last recorded53,025 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 JOU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 53,025 miles

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 52,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 52,285 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,579 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 51,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,984 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 48,155 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,917 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,539 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes as covers fitted and pipes been greased

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,533 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 29,816 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,525 miles

all tyres near limit

front arm bushs deteriorating/some movment

Fail 30 Dec 2009 23,523 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres near limit

front arm bushs deteriorating/some movment

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,953 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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WL53 JOU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WL53 JOU, 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 WL53 JOU registered?

WL53 JOU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is WL53 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 JOU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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