2003 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · PX53 VSO
2003 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 123,966 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX53 VSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 123,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX53 VSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW Z4 (PX53 VSO) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
PX53 VSO Mileage History
- 17/06/202494,556 mi
- 17/06/202494,556 mi
- 26/06/2025102,848 mi+8,292 mi
- 15/07/2025102,912 mi+64 mi
- 14/07/2026123,966 mi+21,054 mi
Average of roughly 14,187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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