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D12 NSG

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 NSG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 124,985 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 124,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,639 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,358 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 105,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,325 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel effort low (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,312 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,530 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,163 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front top suspension mounting rubber starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,830 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 62,825 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 48,880 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,607 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 44,607 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 44,547 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,985 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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D12 NSG 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 76%.

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 D12 NSG, 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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What year was D12 NSG registered?

D12 NSG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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