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PE53 JFO

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 JFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,520 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slighty rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slighty rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 123,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect L/H/D unit fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect L/H/D unit fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slighty rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slighty rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,035 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Oct 2015 119,035 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 116,999 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 116,921 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 100,849 miles

Airbag light on indicating a fault

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2013 100,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Airbag light on indicating a fault

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,921 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,462 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

plasitc panels fitted not alowing full test

weight on wheels strut tops feels tight

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,650 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 88,650 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,921 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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PE53 JFO is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE53 JFO, 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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PE53 JFO is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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