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VU53 DYF

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,142 mi
Last recorded120,142 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DYF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 108,898 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system fixing corroded

Offside Rear Revers light out

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Oct 2020 108,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust system fixing corroded

Offside Rear Revers light out

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,094 miles

Front both front brake discs corroded and scored on inner faces

Front slight play in rearward wishbone rubber bushes both sides.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has bad wear to inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has bad wear to inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,077 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,481 miles

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)

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

offside front tyre slighty out of shape

Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

offside front tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,296 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 66,296 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,899 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 53,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 39,905 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,053 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 8,667 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,667 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 DYF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VU53 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

VU53 DYF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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