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CP03 CHG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

115,509 mi
Last recorded115,509 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 CHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,509 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,990 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Both rear tyres on wear indicators

Fuel cap seal perished

Interior lights and instrument have intermittent flicker

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside front inner steering arm joint has play

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded (rear)

Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Both rear tyres on wear indicators

Fuel cap seal perished

Interior lights and instrument have intermittent flicker

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside front inner steering arm joint has play

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded (rear)

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,613 miles

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Nearside headlamp aim is slightly diminished

Nearside rear brake pipe is corroding

Offside front anti-roll bar link upper dust cover is deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2018 99,613 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Nearside headlamp aim is slightly diminished

Nearside rear brake pipe is corroding

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

Offside front anti-roll bar link upper dust cover is deteriorating

Offside front wiper blade requires a new securing clip

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,602 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 92,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,500 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,500 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,664 miles

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

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

front tyres have flat spots across the tread

Fail 10 Feb 2015 80,654 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres have flat spots across the tread

Pass 30 May 2013 80,370 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded + rear pads look 2/3rds worn (can't fully inspect)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,845 miles

Both front headlamp images deteroirating

N/S/F back wishbone bush slightly worn

Rear brake pads 2/3rds worn + rear discs worn/corroded

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Fail 6 Jun 2012 78,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp images deteroirating

N/S/F back wishbone bush slightly worn

Rear brake pads 2/3rds worn + rear discs worn/corroded

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,721 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,823 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 60,667 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,665 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 49,403 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 49,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 42,370 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 42,370 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,961 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 30,961 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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CP03 CHG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CP03 CHG, 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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CP03 CHG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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