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WV53 SKU

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 SKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 141,351 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 135,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 132,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 124,969 miles

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

o/s/front brake backing plate rattling

Fail 10 Apr 2021 124,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

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

o/s/front brake backing plate rattling

reverse light red

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,411 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,482 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 90,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,917 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,736 miles

NSR Tyre void of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 67,727 miles

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

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

NSR Tyre void of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,351 miles

both front tyres 2mm and worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,704 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,094 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,189 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,495 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,721 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 SKU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SKU, 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 WV53 SKU registered?

WV53 SKU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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