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SM53 LFF

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LFF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 112,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,551 miles

brake pipes corroding away

offside and nearside rear top shock absorber corroding away

Fail 10 Jun 2017 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroding away

offside and nearside rear top shock absorber corroding away

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,631 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,631 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,124 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advice dust covers missing from n/s annd o/s rear shockers

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advice dust covers missing from n/s and o/s rear shockers

advice n/s and o/s rear tyres has cracks on tread

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice dust covers missing from n/s and o/s rear shockers

advice wear in n/s and o/s front brake discs

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice dust covers missing from n/s and o/s rear shockers

advice wear in n/s and o/s front brake discs

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,322 miles

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

advice wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,322 miles

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

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

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

advice wear in n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes

Pass 9 May 2009 33,992 miles

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

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

advice slight wear in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,557 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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SM53 LFF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM53 LFF, 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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SM53 LFF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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