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SG53 PVC

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,840 mi
Last recorded90,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,840 miles

Airbag lamp reset. Lamp off at time of test.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. Split and perished. More so offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play noted at both wishbone rear bushes and ball joints. More so offside.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hazing of headlamp. Beam pattern could be better.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion setting into both brake pipe/flexi hose combos.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 90,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both. Front to rears. Little visual. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or no effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear. (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. Split and perished. More so offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play noted at both wishbone rear bushes and ball joints. More so offside.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hazing of headlamp. Beam pattern could be better.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion setting into both brake pipe/flexi hose combos.

Pass 15 May 2019 85,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2018 81,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Detached From Anti-Roll Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake Bind

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,471 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,609 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,891 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 48,091 miles

nearside rear tyre cut sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2012 44,146 miles

At time of test the nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not reaching cords/ply.

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 44,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

At time of test the nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not reaching cords/ply.

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,319 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 30,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,401 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 16,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,997 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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SG53 PVC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SG53 PVC, 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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SG53 PVC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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