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DE53 NXR

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,510 mi
Last recorded156,510 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NXR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 156,510 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 152,505 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 148,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 147,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 138,210 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 122,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear brake pipes,getting close to limits

n/s/f jacking rubber missing

o/s/r shocker top cover loose

very slight age cracking on both front brake flexi hoses

wiper blades judder

Fail 21 Sep 2011 122,928 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on rear brake pipes,getting close to limits

n/s/f jacking rubber missing

o/s/r shocker top cover loose

very slight age cracking on both front brake flexi hoses

wiper blades judder

Pass 30 Mar 2010 100,724 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber bump stop is perished and fallen down

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,416 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,194 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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DE53 NXR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE53 NXR, 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 DE53 NXR registered?

DE53 NXR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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