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HN53 VSV

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

236,130 mi
Last recorded236,130 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VSV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 236,130 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2017 236,130 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 225,276 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fuel cap seal perished

Undertray fitted

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

Underbody cover fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 225,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Undertray fitted

Engine cover fitted

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Underbody cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 205,331 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both head light beam patterns could be better

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2014 180,957 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber shafts are corroded and weakened

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2013 166,379 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 166,379 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 151,670 miles

offside rear brake pads very low

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,892 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Some corrosion starting in rear brake pipes. (oil sprayed).

Pass 3 Aug 2010 123,483 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,219 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 81,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,328 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 VSV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSV, 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 VSV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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