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AX03 OWV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,491 mi
Last recorded110,491 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,372 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 107,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,708 miles

both rear shock absorber rams corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,359 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,546 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 57,738 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2011 54,129 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 53,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,090 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,594 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 39,096 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 33,665 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 33,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,175 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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AX03 OWV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 AX03 OWV, 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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AX03 OWV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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