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EN53 MRY

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,920 mi
Last recorded77,920 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MRY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 77,920 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front coupling slightly deteriorated - Slight gear oil leak from rear of gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 77,920 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Front coupling slightly deteriorated - Slight gear oil leak from rear of gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,118 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 75,118 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer section (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint bonding to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 73,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint bonding to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint bonding to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,090 miles

Both front tyres very close to suspension struts

Central Brake light outer lens cracked

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust manifold to downpipe mounting nuts heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint bonding to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall to tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint bonding to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall to tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Petrol cap sealing ring showing signs of cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2019 73,089 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,024 miles

Front tyres have minor age related cracks in the tread

Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,706 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 67,696 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,934 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 64,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jan 2015 53,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,299 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,777 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,579 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,728 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

REAR TYRES EDGES WORN

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,610 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 26,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,882 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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EN53 MRY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EN53 MRY, 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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EN53 MRY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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