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AS02 RAD

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 RAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,258 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))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 73,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 23 Nov 2018 72,518 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated .

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 15 Dec 2017 71,788 miles

all road wheels damaged and corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes

high viz brake lamp lens

nearside front coil spring location

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 20 Nov 2017 71,783 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs badly pitted, scored and corroded

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

handbrake operation, slack

high viz brake lamp

rear brake disc corrosion

slight play in nearside steering

wheel damage corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2016 71,778 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs badly corroded, pitted and scored

both rear brake disc corroded

slight play in front lower ball joints

tyre monitor lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,852 miles

front brake discs

front number plate

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,089 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,266 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,647 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,653 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,115 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 30,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 29,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

rear coil springs possible damaged unable to determine without removal of wheels and other components

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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AS02 RAD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AS02 RAD, 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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AS02 RAD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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