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DN53 BHD

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,496 mi
Last recorded156,496 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 156,496 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 154,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 149,241 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 149,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop lamp lense adrift

engine and g/box oil leaks

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 140,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 129,686 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 125,140 miles

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

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 13 Nov 2012 118,210 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 105,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 105,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,079 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 92,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,819 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,626 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 2mm replacement advise

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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DN53 BHD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc 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 DN53 BHD, 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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DN53 BHD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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