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YE53 VZB

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,920 mi
Last recorded131,920 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VZB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 131,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 131,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,092 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 130,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension level sensor fractured

Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,697 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 123,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 123,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 105,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 100,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,603 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,885 miles

both front tyres inner tread showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Dec 2007 76,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 60,950 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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YE53 VZB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YE53 VZB, 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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YE53 VZB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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