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A15 BEM

2000 BMW Z4

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests46 (37 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.4%

Mileage

132,791 mi
Last recorded132,791 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BEM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

37 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 132,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

CHASSIS CORROSION

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,922 miles

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,551 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside & Offside front wheel arch repairs covered in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure, Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 25 Apr 2024 58,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 131,937 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension, steering and brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

underbody structure, chassis and prescribed areas corroded but structural ridgity is not significantly reduced

Fail 19 Aug 2023 131,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure, Chassis & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 4 May 2023 56,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 130,548 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2021 55,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2020 127,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,484 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 55,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 124,761 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 54,060 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 122,962 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension components

Fail 21 May 2018 122,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension components

Fail 16 May 2018 122,942 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Small Cut To Sidewall

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced As Marked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened As Marked (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger As Marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced As Marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger As Marked (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2018 52,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 50,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,779 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

most area chassis corroded

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 117,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

most area chassis corroded

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 49,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,478 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,769 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,046 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 May 2013 48,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,489 miles

all brake flexy brake pipes rusting at metal ends

exhaust in genral rusting

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight engine oil leak

small amount of water in passangers side front indecator lamp

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,167 miles

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

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

minor oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,027 miles

engine oil leak by gearbox and rear of engine

rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Feb 2012 92,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak by gearbox and rear of engine

rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,534 miles

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

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,159 miles

drivers side rear bumpstop missing

passangers side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,565 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,014 miles

heat sheild loose by centre exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,401 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,211 miles

diesel fuel filter very rusted

Pass 27 May 2008 29,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,428 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,092 miles

front brake pipes showing signs of rust

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,757 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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A15 BEM is a 2000 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.4%.

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 A15 BEM, 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 26 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 BEM is a 2000 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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