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RE53 MVY

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,756 mi
Last recorded62,756 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MVY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 62,756 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones,rear bushes,both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front aluminium subframe bracket damaged,and indented front.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 62,756 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones,rear bushes,both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front aluminium subframe bracket damaged,and indented front.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin half worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,587 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,760 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 58,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,991 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)

n/s/f tyre has nail

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear both tyre getting low by 3mm

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 53,152 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,298 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,754 miles

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 28 Aug 2012 49,698 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,708 miles

Advise plastic sill & some under covers present at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 44,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,782 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,677 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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RE53 MVY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE53 MVY, 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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RE53 MVY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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