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HN53 VRD

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VRD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,859 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,156 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT DAMAGED

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,145 miles

Offside crack in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,873 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 690,241 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,030 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,665 miles

BRAKE PAD INDICATOR ON

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES VERY CORRODED & WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS WORN

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,415 miles

movement in nearside & offside front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,297 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 45,277 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,809 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges o/s legal only

front discs & pads worn

Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,862 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 28,842 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VRD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VRD, 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 HN53 VRD registered?

HN53 VRD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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