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AM53 FOT

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,128 mi
Last recorded63,128 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 63,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 63,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

SRS Light on, Passenger side switched off

Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 62,208 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,785 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,978 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,679 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 52,638 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,108 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 47,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,109 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 27 Nov 2010 31,866 miles

both front tyres close limit on edges

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre close limit

slight play offside front bottom balljoint

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,318 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 22,316 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre rear brake lamp unit damaged.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,235 miles

Part of centre high level brake lamp is inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,493 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 13,493 miles

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

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

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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AM53 FOT 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 AM53 FOT, 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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AM53 FOT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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