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EX53 UTE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,880 mi
Last recorded66,880 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 66,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,443 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 63,558 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 63,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,850 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 61,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 61,592 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,955 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 53,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective broken cap and stuck in bumper but supplying water (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,994 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 48,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to osf bumper & washer

front undertray damaged & hanging down, fell off on ramp & now removed

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,571 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 27,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 20,216 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 20,216 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,365 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 18,365 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,471 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,765 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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EX53 UTE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX53 UTE, 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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What year was EX53 UTE registered?

EX53 UTE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is EX53 UTE safe to buy?

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