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966 ETB

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,501 mi
Last recorded52,501 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration966 ETB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 52,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 52,501 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 52,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 51,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2023 51,846 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,778 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,586 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,338 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,333 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,173 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2007 39,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,984 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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966 ETB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 966 ETB, 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 966 ETB registered?

966 ETB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is 966 ETB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 966 ETB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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