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WM53 LCF

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,555 mi
Last recorded117,555 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 117,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (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))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 117,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rear of wheel (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))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 110,577 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 109,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,653 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 108,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 100,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,628 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 2 May 2017 87,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 87,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,363 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,353 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 85,353 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 May 2013 84,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,177 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 81,153 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 78,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,642 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 75,642 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,717 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,631 miles

front discs coreded on disc faces

front wipers noisey

rear discs corroded on disc faces

rear tyres low

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 29 Aug 2007 30,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,246 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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WM53 LCF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM53 LCF, 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 WM53 LCF registered?

WM53 LCF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is WM53 LCF safe to buy?

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