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ET53 HCU

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,656 mi
Last recorded120,656 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 120,656 miles

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tom tom removed (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,877 miles

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

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

tyre monitor warning light amber

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,870 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both, images just acceptable (1.7.5a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT REDUCED OUTPUT

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2015 105,870 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both. images just accdeptable (1.7.5a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT REDUCED OUTPUT

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,948 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 99,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 92,128 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 82,558 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,313 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 39,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,327 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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ET53 HCU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET53 HCU, 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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ET53 HCU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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