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BW03 XYM

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,545 mi
Last recorded98,545 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XYM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 98,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 95,228 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 95,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 93,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,607 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 89,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested NO IMAGE (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,350 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,327 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 83,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 77,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,365 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,358 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Cracked And Worn From Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked And Worn From Inner Edge

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,932 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,818 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,973 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,893 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,596 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 1 Sep 2006 11,392 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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BW03 XYM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BW03 XYM, 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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BW03 XYM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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