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FX53 OTT

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,571 mi
Last recorded85,571 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,571 miles

engine under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 12,475 miles

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

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

engine under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,805 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,053 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 74,053 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,033 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,957 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 66,741 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,111 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,097 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,398 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,826 miles

Front brake pads are worn very low!!!!!!

Near side front tyre has a large cut in the side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2007 14,670 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,491 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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FX53 OTT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FX53 OTT, 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 FX53 OTT registered?

FX53 OTT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is FX53 OTT safe to buy?

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