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AL03 LJB

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,951 mi
Last recorded99,951 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 LJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 99,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 98,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 98,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 97,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,358 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 64,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 46,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,287 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,754 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,753 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 25,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 25,565 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,350 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 12,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AL03 LJB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AL03 LJB, 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 AL03 LJB registered?

AL03 LJB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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