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2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material double set near tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear handbrake performance just met the minimum limit

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 119,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material double set near tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear handbrake performance just met the minimum limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,401 miles

Oil leak ()

both front brake hoses perished

centre stop lamp not working

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,132 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,890 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,022 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 90,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,114 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,815 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,886 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,837 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,756 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag lamp on

nail in offside rear tyre and has shallow cuts in sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,162 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 29,162 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

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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BX53 CCA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX53 CCA, 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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BX53 CCA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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