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2003 BMW Z4
General Information
- Registration OV53ZXY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model Z4
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,197 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026 30 Jun 202612 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,193 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front flexible brake hose insecure
18 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,115 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025 30 Jun 202617 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
19 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,948 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
19 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,537 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,174 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,174 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,049 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021 30 Jun 202612 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,696 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020 30 Jun 202613 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,233 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019 30 Jun 20269 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,807 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018 30 Jun 20262 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,807 MI
30 Jun 202621 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,376 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017 30 Jun 202615 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,930 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016 30 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,787 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 30 Jun 202612 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,092 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2014 30 Jun 202612 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
29 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,916 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,781 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
23 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,327 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2010 30 Jun 202622 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
15 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,990 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2009 30 Jun 202614 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,773 MI
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OV53ZXY was registered on 2003-11-06
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