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A9 DXW

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DXW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 125,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 122,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 119,355 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,580 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 116,560 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 110,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 109,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,772 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 94,772 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 80,378 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,804 miles

pad warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres uneven wear

cond of fr & rear pads & discs

heavy rust rear main brake pipe

Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,143 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres uneven wear

cond of fr & rear pads & discs

heavy rust rear main brake pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,184 miles

Centre stop light faulty.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,183 miles

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

Centre stop light faulty.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,975 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 41,709 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,633 miles

vehicle subject to registration change.

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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A9 DXW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A9 DXW, 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 A9 DXW registered?

A9 DXW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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