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AC03 AYK

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,507 mi
Last recorded76,507 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AYK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 76,507 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 76,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,076 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 70,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,745 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,518 miles

Both front tyres seem to be wearing on the inner edge of tread

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,518 miles

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

Both front tyres seem to be wearing on the inner edge of tread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,669 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,718 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,143 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,324 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 38,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,552 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,124 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,800 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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AC03 AYK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AC03 AYK, 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 AC03 AYK registered?

AC03 AYK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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