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DK53 SCV

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,628 mi
Last recorded109,628 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 SCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,628 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 101,674 miles

Fuel cap sealing rubber ring seal beginning to perish

Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,674 miles

Fuel cap sealing rubber ring seal beginning to perish

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,980 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,779 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 82,779 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,892 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,832 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 47,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,907 miles

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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DK53 SCV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK53 SCV, 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 DK53 SCV registered?

DK53 SCV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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