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FP53 TGK

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,408 mi
Last recorded120,408 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 TGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 120,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced BROKEN BOLT(YELLOW) (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 120,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top mount rubber split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top mount rubber split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,083 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 119,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,943 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 111,918 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 106,934 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe from flexi to flexi slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe from flexi to flexi slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre worn to 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 104,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front screen wash not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front wiper blade torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe from flexi to flexi slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake pipe from flexi to flexi slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre worn to 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 103,048 miles

Nearside Rear BOTH BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BUT CANT GET IN TO SCRAPE THEM TO SEE IF THEY ARE REDUCED IN THICKNESS

Nearside Rear FROM FLEXY TO FLEXY BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear FROM FLEXY TO FLEXY BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 May 2016 103,048 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' AIR FRESHNER (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear BOTH BRAKE PIPES CORRODED BUT CANT GET IN TO SCRAPE THEM TO SEE IF THEY ARE REDUCED IN THICKNESS

Nearside Rear FROM FLEXY TO FLEXY BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear FROM FLEXY TO FLEXY BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,193 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,232 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,232 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,928 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 87,845 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,090 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,469 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 67,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,460 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,118 miles

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

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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FP53 TGK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FP53 TGK, 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 FP53 TGK registered?

FP53 TGK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is FP53 TGK safe to buy?

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