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VE53 VHL

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,640 mi
Last recorded78,640 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VHL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,640 miles

Airbag light on

Bonnet pull worn

Lip on front brake discs

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

Nearside front wheel arch liner worn

Offside front wheel arch liner worn

Fail 10 Aug 2012 78,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,770 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,536 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 124,031 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 11 Mar 2008 105,153 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,116 miles

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

slight play at offside of steering rack

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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VE53 VHL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VE53 VHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 VHL registered?

VE53 VHL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is VE53 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 VHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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