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CE53 FFM

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 78,606 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,605 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,420 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 64,222 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 64,222 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 62,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,951 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,442 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,547 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,220 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,680 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 35,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,675 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/front n/s/front bottom ball joint slight play

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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CE53 FFM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE53 FFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 FFM registered?

CE53 FFM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CE53 FFM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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