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BP03 JYB

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,993 mi
Last recorded114,993 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,993 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,931 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,044 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

under try fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 93,990 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 93,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 66,770 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,271 miles

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,723 miles

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 9 Mar 2011 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear most track control arm bushes delaminating

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,482 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 35,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,489 miles

o/s/r inner brake pad worn close to sensor.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 31,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r inner brake pad worn close to sensor.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,800 miles

O/S of windscreen has obstruction in swept area.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 25,621 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are wearing low,approx.3mm.

N/S/F anti-roll-bar link has close to excessive movement in a ball joint.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S of windscreen has an obstruction in swept area.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 25,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,728 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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BP03 JYB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP03 JYB, 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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BP03 JYB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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