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EF53 FKR

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,393 mi
Last recorded118,393 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FKR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 118,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside directional indicators flashing at the upper rate

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but has no exposed cords

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 1 May 2018 118,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside directional indicators flashing at the upper rate

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking but has no exposed cords

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

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 May 2017 117,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 116,473 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 115,261 miles

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

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

front lower suspension arms inner bushes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 115,261 miles

front lower suspension arms inner bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 108,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,608 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,350 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 88,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,212 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 76,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,677 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,387 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,704 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,217 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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EF53 FKR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EF53 FKR, 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 EF53 FKR registered?

EF53 FKR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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