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A13 JBT

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,150 mi
Last recorded58,150 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 57,107 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 55,880 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 54,536 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 53,644 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 53,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 51,975 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,271 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,043 miles

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,431 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,965 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,720 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 29,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

wheel alignment check

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,812 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,782 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 19 Nov 2007 19,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,279 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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A13 JBT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A13 JBT, 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 A13 JBT registered?

A13 JBT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is A13 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 JBT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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