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WK53 GHB

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,812 mi
Last recorded142,812 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GHB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 142,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 131,083 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 131,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 126,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,965 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,143 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,612 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,934 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 106,933 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,560 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,950 miles

bonnet release stiff in operation

n/s number plate light bulb holder incorrectly seated

Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,283 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 81,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,003 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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WK53 GHB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK53 GHB, 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 WK53 GHB registered?

WK53 GHB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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