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AD53 TVT

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 97,768 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 97,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp lenses clouded affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush worn and collapsed excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp lenses clouded affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe between flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,688 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 84,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,352 miles

Near side rear tyre 94% worn

Off side rear tyre 94% worn and no inner visible tread

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,430 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,064 miles

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 23 Jul 2019 70,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r16 92v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe on trailing arm starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre statinng to wear unevenly

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,006 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,478 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Fuel cap seal ring starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 61,478 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Fuel cap seal ring starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,016 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 13,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,272 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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AD53 TVT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD53 TVT, 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 AD53 TVT registered?

AD53 TVT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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