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VK53 WNF

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 140,378 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 135,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,832 miles

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

Front axle currently using mixed RunFlat and Standard construction recommend rectifying soon

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (225/40r18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle heavy around front brake and suspension components

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 133,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front axle currently using mixed RunFlat and Standard construction recommend rectifying soon

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (225/40r18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle heavy around front brake and suspension components

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 131,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 131,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 107,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,686 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 61,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,583 miles

SRS warning lamp is on

Fail 11 Dec 2008 57,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

SRS warning lamp is on

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,652 miles

Front number plate broken

Lens missing from O/S number plate lamp

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,147 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 38,147 miles

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

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

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 WNF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WNF, 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 WNF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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