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SH53 CYC

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 CYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 88,459 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 88,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 88,416 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam flickers on and off (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

All lights not working correctly

Fail 18 Mar 2017 88,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s worn below limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,299 miles

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

gear oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 78,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

gear oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 78,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

BRAKE FLUID CHANGE WARNING LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 69,947 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,388 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,932 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 45,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 29,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,291 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 23,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SH53 CYC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SH53 CYC, 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 SH53 CYC registered?

SH53 CYC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SH53 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 CYC shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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