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AP03 RTU

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,370 mi
Last recorded137,370 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RTU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 137,370 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 137,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 130,098 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 130,098 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 112,664 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,857 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,855 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,443 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 101,442 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2017 95,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,021 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,785 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,625 miles

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,340 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,470 miles

front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,280 miles

small cuts in n/s/r tyre and down to 2mm

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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AP03 RTU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP03 RTU, 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 AP03 RTU registered?

AP03 RTU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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