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VU53 VZL

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,877 mi
Last recorded131,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 131,877 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 131,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 98,209 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 98,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine on to cat ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,824 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 82,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2015 74,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,016 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not see rest of brake pipes

recc brake pipes in future

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not see rest of brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,122 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,122 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre 2mm and wearing on outside

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,743 miles

N/S/R TYRE VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE.

O/S/R tyre has 2.5-3.0mm min tread left.

N/S/R TYRE TREAD ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.6mm)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,386 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,328 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,159 miles

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

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 VZL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZL, 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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VU53 VZL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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