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AK03 RUM

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,142 mi
Last recorded137,142 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 136,950 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 136,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 136,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 135,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 134,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 133,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 131,847 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 125,988 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 125,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,442 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,014 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,236 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,374 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,120 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 31,775 miles

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

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)

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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AK03 RUM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK03 RUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 RUM registered?

AK03 RUM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AK03 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 RUM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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