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VK53 OFT

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

140,601 mi
Last recorded140,601 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 OFT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 140,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 140,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower ball joints have slight play starting

both head lights faded but image ok time of test

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocker shafts corroded at top

fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack

Fail 25 Sep 2020 140,037 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front lower ball joints have slight play starting

both head lights faded but image ok time of test

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocker shafts corroded at top

fuel cap seal starting to perish and crack

Pass 7 Oct 2019 135,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 13,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault DSC light on (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,905 miles

Nearside Front Bleed nipple broken off caliper - Not leaking at time of test

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 114,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,662 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 103,654 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Front axle level sensor broke off. (1.7.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,876 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Oct 2015 92,876 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,600 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Park brake effort low

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Park brake effort low

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear springs starting to corrode

front exhaust pipe to centre pipe joint fixings corroded

front wipers smearing but considered still clearing screen on time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,340 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear springs starting to corrode

front exhaust pipe to centre pipe joint fixings corroded

front wipers smearing but considered still clearing screen on time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,082 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,080 miles

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

all alloy wheels corroded

small dent in driver's door

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,206 miles

All tyres arw worn on inner edges

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 5 Oct 2009 41,206 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

All tyres arw worn on inner edges

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 2 Oct 2008 34,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,088 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,197 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 23,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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 OFT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VK53 OFT, 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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VK53 OFT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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