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AJ53 ZHC

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,334 mi
Last recorded158,334 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ZHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 158,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 154,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 152,539 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 152,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,247 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 141,698 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 141,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 130,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 130,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,033 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 105,078 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 104,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 95,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 8 Dec 2010 95,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

gear box pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2009 86,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

gear box pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,192 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 62,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,052 miles

a.both front tyres worn on edges will soon need attenshion

a.small cut in n/s/r tyre

a.very small chips in screen

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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AJ53 ZHC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 ZHC, 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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AJ53 ZHC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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