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VU53 WBL

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,649 mi
Last recorded88,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes where visible (1.1.11 (c))

heavy creak from steering ... advise investigate

wipers do not park correctly drivers vision ok at this time

Fail 8 Jan 2021 88,638 miles

Emissions not tested readings will be corrupted by exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes where visible (1.1.11 (c))

heavy creak from steering ... advise investigate

wipers do not park correctly drivers vision ok at this time

Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,606 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,597 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 82,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 78,560 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 76,681 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 76,681 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 75,299 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 75,286 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 73,934 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 73,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 71,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 59,905 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 45,447 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 45,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 40,329 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 36,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,369 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 WBL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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