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SL53 OBP

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,454 mi
Last recorded49,454 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 OBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 49,454 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 45,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,513 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,294 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

both front brake discs worn and scored but not to excess

Fail 26 Sep 2007 26,294 miles

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

all brake pads wearing thin

both front brake discs worn and scored but not to excess

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,054 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,050 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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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SL53 OBP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL53 OBP, 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 SL53 OBP registered?

SL53 OBP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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