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VU53 BYD

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,359 mi
Last recorded51,359 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,359 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 42,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,147 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 39,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,729 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,727 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,286 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 25,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,083 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,416 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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VU53 BYD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU53 BYD, 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 VU53 BYD registered?

VU53 BYD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is VU53 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 BYD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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