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DU53 YRX

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,608 mi
Last recorded133,608 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 133,608 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 133,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 131,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,834 miles

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

automatic head lamp leveling devise disconnected, head lamps manually aligned

Fail 26 Apr 2017 127,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,915 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 115,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

small cracks in fuel cap seal

Fail 3 Dec 2014 110,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

small cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,292 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,404 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,307 miles

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)

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

both front tyres starting too crack

n/s/rear wheel coroded

run flats fitted too rear only

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,068 miles

Front brakes corroded and worn below manufacturers min thickness

Missfire on road test

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

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

Rare brake discs worn to min thickness

Rattle from dash area (possilby wiper mech)

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

chip to screen

engine and diff under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2010 86,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Corrosion to ball joints of rear headlamp leveling sensor, not allowing it to move to adjust headlamp aim

Front brakes corroded and worn below manufacturers min thickness

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

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

Rare brake discs worn to min thickness

Rattle from dash area (possilby wiper mech)

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

chip to screen

engine and diff under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,190 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 68,711 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 12,843 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 YRX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YRX, 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 DU53 YRX registered?

DU53 YRX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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