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EF53 FNZ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,889 mi
Last recorded62,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FNZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,889 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,932 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,387 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 58,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,744 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,346 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in the tread

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,215 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2015 50,215 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,570 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,395 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,839 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 43,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front discs low and pitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,335 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,794 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 35,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,776 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,684 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 FNZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FNZ, 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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EF53 FNZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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