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HK53 HRE

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 HRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,053 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 104,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 102,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,416 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 99,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 96,097 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,010 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 83,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 79,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front position lamp is flickering

Fail 3 Feb 2015 79,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front side lamp flickering

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,285 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 73,250 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 646,622 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

nearside front brake binding slightly

outer sills covered

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,623 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 19,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,164 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,258 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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HK53 HRE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HK53 HRE, 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 HK53 HRE registered?

HK53 HRE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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