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81 JLB

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,719 mi
Last recorded35,719 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 JLB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 35,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 35,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 32,992 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 32,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 30,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,727 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,935 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 28,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 28,107 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,273 miles

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,101 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,880 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 15,616 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,068 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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81 JLB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 81 JLB, 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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What year was 81 JLB registered?

81 JLB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is 81 JLB safe to buy?

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