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A12 EFN

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,871 mi
Last recorded103,871 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 103,871 miles

headlamp washers poor

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,524 miles

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

rear inner brake pads appear to be on legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,080 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 85,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,275 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 80,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,489 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 73,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,027 miles

O/S/R brake disc inner face reduced by corrosion

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

O/S/R brake disc inner face reduced by corrosion

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 18,402 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 9,965 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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A12 EFN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 EFN, 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 A12 EFN registered?

A12 EFN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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