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WU53 EBL

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,740 mi
Last recorded90,740 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 EBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 90,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 90,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 89,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,200 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 80,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 76,173 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 75,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 71,604 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 68,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,911 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 2 May 2013 62,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 59,570 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 55,034 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,633 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,983 miles

adv:::::: both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,889 miles

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

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

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,430 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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WU53 EBL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WU53 EBL, 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 WU53 EBL registered?

WU53 EBL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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