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21 LP

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

17,472 mi
Last recorded17,472 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 LP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 17,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 17,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 17,208 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front \ rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 17,199 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 17,196 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 17,144 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 16,953 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 16,513 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 16,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,487 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 16,487 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,829 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 15,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,170 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 15,170 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 14,365 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 12,549 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 122,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,762 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,650 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 5,471 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 4,240 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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21 LP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 21 LP, 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 21 LP registered?

21 LP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is 21 LP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 LP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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