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SG53 ZFJ

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,064 mi
Last recorded117,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 ZFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 117,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,089 miles

bonnet catch poor

exhaust down pipe flange nut corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,087 miles

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

coil spring broken nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet catch poor

exhaust down pipe flange nut corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,430 miles

exhaust down pipe stud corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,729 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,234 miles

Advise SRS warning light on

Advise front wipers noisy/juddering and poor cleaning screen

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,234 miles

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

Advise SRS warning light on

Advise front wipers noisy/juddering and poor cleaning screen

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,304 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,941 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,036 miles

front and rear brake discs showing wear

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 ZFJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG53 ZFJ, 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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What year was SG53 ZFJ registered?

SG53 ZFJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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