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VU53 BZG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 BZG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 111,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,696 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,588 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,972 miles

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

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 10 Feb 2016 82,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r shock absorber casing cover loose/insecure

o/s/r shoc absorber casing cover loose/insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,172 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,736 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,316 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 7 Dec 2007 22,790 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,193 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 BZG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VU53 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

VU53 BZG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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