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WV53 GUU

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,187 mi
Last recorded154,187 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GUU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 154,187 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 154,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 152,169 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 150,276 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 158,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake and parking brake low effort/binding

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 147,028 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

Offside Rear second side light not working

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 147,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake low efficiency

Offside Rear second side light not working

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 146,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 143,496 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear Parking rake low efforts

Fail 8 May 2019 143,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear Parking rake low efforts

Pass 5 May 2018 141,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 138,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 125,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine/underside covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2015 125,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine/underside covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,456 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,372 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front suspension leg top mounting worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 17 Oct 2011 73,634 miles

Advise both front fluid bushes weak

Advise front wipers poor cleaning screen

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 73,634 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Advise both front fluid bushes weak

Advise front wipers poor cleaning screen

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,115 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 58,940 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,414 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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WV53 GUU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WV53 GUU, 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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WV53 GUU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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