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C9 LVB

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,077 mi
Last recorded117,077 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 LVB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 117,077 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 116,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 116,966 miles

slight fluid leak to o/s/f shocker

Pass 25 May 2017 116,892 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 116,514 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 116,514 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,942 miles

Oil leak

exhaust pins corroded off manifold but still supported

Fail 10 Apr 2015 115,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust pins corroded off manifold but still supported

Pass 12 Dec 2013 112,118 miles

Front to rear brake pipes are corroding / Both front tyres are wearing low on inner + outer egdes

Pass 22 Dec 2012 103,749 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 103,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,449 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,902 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,532 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 71,404 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 48,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,862 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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C9 LVB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C9 LVB, 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 C9 LVB registered?

C9 LVB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is C9 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 LVB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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