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FX53 PHZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 PHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 83,815 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 74,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 13 Dec 2021 69,520 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play os ns fronts lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,504 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,717 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,448 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 55,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,038 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 53,038 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,951 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 50,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Wheel alignment out

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,362 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 48,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,577 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,669 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 34,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,684 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 21,661 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 10,163 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 PHZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FX53 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

FX53 PHZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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