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VK53 GYT

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,213 mi
Last recorded100,213 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GYT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 100,213 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,004 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 99,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,427 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (both sides) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil level low on inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2017 93,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,419 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 1 Dec 2016 90,417 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,712 miles

Engine management light on

Metal brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,880 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 78,732 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 72,480 miles

slight knocking from the steering

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,248 miles

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

slight knocking from steering.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,736 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,301 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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VK53 GYT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VK53 GYT, 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 VK53 GYT registered?

VK53 GYT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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