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VK53 OFZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,653 mi
Last recorded135,653 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 135,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 130,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 123,875 miles

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 109,377 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 25 Jul 2012 94,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,369 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play in both front lower arm components

Fail 26 Jul 2011 82,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play in both front lower arm components

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,255 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 40,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,646 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,247 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 31,037 miles

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

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,686 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 OFZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

VK53 OFZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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