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HN53 UNB

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UNB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2023 91,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 89,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,860 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 84,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 84,599 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,566 miles

all brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,566 miles

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

all brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,556 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 75,556 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring perishing, but still sealing fuel system

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,386 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,128 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,043 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,464 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGES

Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,149 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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HN53 UNB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN53 UNB, 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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HN53 UNB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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