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DU53 CVE

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,652 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated and badly cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2023 82,652 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated and badly cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,956 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2021 80,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 76,761 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 76,761 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,964 miles

front and rear brake pads approx half worn

Fail 8 Nov 2017 62,964 miles

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

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

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)

front and rear brake pads approx half worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 60,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,594 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,315 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,436 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,884 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,967 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 25,967 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

O/S REAR TYRE 2.8MM

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,333 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,357 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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DU53 CVE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 CVE, 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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DU53 CVE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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