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BL51 BUB

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,709 mi
Last recorded98,709 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 BUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,709 miles

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

Front underbody tray/guard damaged

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

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

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 98,694 miles

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

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

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

Front underbody tray/guard damaged

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

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

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 16 Aug 2024 97,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front aluminium support bar damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,655 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front aluminium support bar damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2023 96,924 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,243 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,042 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 88,916 miles

front exhaust joint corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,869 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,006 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,914 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,681 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,681 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges bald.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,266 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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BL51 BUB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL51 BUB, 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 BL51 BUB registered?

BL51 BUB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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