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SM53 LNX

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

241,941 mi
Last recorded241,941 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 LNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 241,941 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 235,226 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 221,782 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 204,704 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 183,623 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 183,621 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 160,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in OSF inner rack joint

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,159 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 136,158 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 118,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in OSF inner rack joint

Fail 15 Jul 2011 97,924 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,924 miles

Rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 73,339 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,240 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 29,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,178 miles

N/S front tyre cracking in tread

N/S rear tyre worn low on inner edge

O/S rear tyre wearing low 2.3 mm

Fail 31 Jul 2007 20,178 miles

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

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

n/s rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing low 2.3mm

Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,261 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 LNX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SM53 LNX, 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 LNX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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