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EF53 OOV

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OOV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 109,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 101,239 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,490 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 86,471 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 76,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 73,186 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2016 72,137 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 24 May 2016 72,137 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2015 69,973 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 69,973 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,178 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,178 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,743 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,761 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,844 miles

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inctivity.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inctivity.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,405 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 OOV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOV, 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 OOV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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