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EY53 UOG

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 UOG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 123,283 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 123,282 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,211 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,211 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 111,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,427 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs worn and corroded

eml light on dash

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs worn and corroded

eml light on dash

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 27 May 2014 98,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,039 miles

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,416 miles

Front discs worn

Gear box has a light misting of oil

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,416 miles

Front discs worn

Gear box has a light misting of oil

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,954 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advanced wear noted on front brake pads.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,388 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advanced wear noted on front brake pads.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,401 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,602 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,101 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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EY53 UOG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY53 UOG, 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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EY53 UOG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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