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VU53 GKJ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,857 mi
Last recorded92,857 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 GKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,122 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,988 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 80,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,073 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,334 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 69,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,758 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,196 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,196 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,941 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 50,941 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,870 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,868 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,824 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,319 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,996 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 31,996 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,768 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 24,768 miles

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

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 GKJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 GKJ registered?

VU53 GKJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 GKJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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