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VAZ 654

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,255 mi
Last recorded109,255 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 654
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 109,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 109,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,876 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 108,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 106,105 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both h/light lenses smeared but pattern just good

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,251 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 98,251 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 92,252 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

scoring on windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2014 92,169 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

scoring on windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,620 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,524 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

os wiper blade split

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,298 miles

upper rear brake light has been disconected by customer

Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,298 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

upper rear brake light has been disconected by customer

Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,037 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,887 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 30,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,231 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 22,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VAZ 654 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VAZ 654, 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 VAZ 654 registered?

VAZ 654 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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