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WU53 ODX

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,947 mi
Last recorded109,947 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ODX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 109,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 103,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre suspect puncture ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 24 Aug 2018 103,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre suspect puncture ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Aug 2017 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 224/40 zr 92y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,488 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f brake warning wire poor

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,129 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,673 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Sep 2009 44,764 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,847 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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WU53 ODX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WU53 ODX, 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 WU53 ODX registered?

WU53 ODX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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