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162,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion to rear suspension
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate pipe - part of brake hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded intermediate pipe - part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material intermediate pipe - part of brake hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre brake light less than half lit
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre brake light less than half lit
engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FX53 VFU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VFU, 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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FX53 VFU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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