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CST 187A

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCST 187A
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,772 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 85,767 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,564 miles

n/s/r shocker dust cover poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front's (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake warning light on dash

n/s/r shocker dust cover poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2017 83,498 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash display

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around one thousand miles (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,495 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on dash display

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around one thousand miles (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 82,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Under tray covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,397 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,397 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 75,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,978 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,193 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 64,886 miles

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

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 3 Dec 2010 56,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,605 miles

both front brake discs partly corroded

both rear brake discs partly corroded

n/s/r shock absorber plastic cover loose

Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,810 miles

corrosion appearing on front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,392 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 38,392 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,787 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 28,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/r tyre at 2-3mm whithin central 75%

Pass 15 May 2006 28,279 miles

o/s/r tyre at 2-3mm whithin central 75%

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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CST 187A is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CST 187A, 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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CST 187A is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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