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YK53 KXV

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,740 mi
Last recorded55,740 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 KXV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,789 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 52,788 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,539 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 48,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,593 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone bushes soft.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 44,592 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone bushes soft.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,372 miles

rear discs rusty

slight movement in both front arm bushes

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 3 Dec 2012 38,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs rusty

slight movement in both front arm bushes

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,440 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 34,438 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 31,824 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 31,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,606 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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YK53 KXV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK53 KXV, 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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YK53 KXV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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