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PY53 BHZ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 BHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,686 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 95,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,284 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,017 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,015 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 52,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,873 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 31,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,966 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 24,963 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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PY53 BHZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black 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 PY53 BHZ, 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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PY53 BHZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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