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EJ53 CEO

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,165 mi
Last recorded129,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 CEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,165 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight surface corrosion underside

Pass 20 May 2016 128,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has light cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 128,434 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has light cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 118,728 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,115 miles

front and rear brake discs show wear

Fail 15 Jan 2013 102,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs show wear

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 74,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,216 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,972 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 45,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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EJ53 CEO is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ53 CEO, 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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EJ53 CEO is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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