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WP53 BDY

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,491 mi
Last recorded45,491 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 BDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 45,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 45,276 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 45,235 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,068 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills covered

Fail 16 Dec 2022 45,068 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

sills covered

Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,605 miles

full under try fitted and sills covered

Pass 18 Dec 2020 44,023 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,314 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Dec 2018 42,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS GETTING LOW DISCS LIPPED AND SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 42,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH POOR CLEARING AND JUDDER (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS GETTING LOW DISCS LIPPED AND SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PART OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,839 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 38,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,449 miles

front shocks slightly reduced damping effect

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,927 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes have slight movement

Front brake pads worn

Rear tyres worn and close to the legal limits

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,429 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 22,401 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,850 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 18,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,017 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,046 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 12,011 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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WP53 BDY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WP53 BDY, 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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What year was WP53 BDY registered?

WP53 BDY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is WP53 BDY safe to buy?

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