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D6 AVV

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,975 mi
Last recorded130,975 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 AVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 130,975 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 130,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 130,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant temp sensor ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing and cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 130,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 130,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 110,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 103,007 miles

front discs corroded

front suspension arms rear bushes have movement osf nsf

front tyres cracking

osf shocker damp

rear brake pipes on rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Fail 18 May 2017 103,007 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr brake pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

front suspension arms rear bushes have movement osf nsf

front tyres cracking

osf shocker damp

rear brake pipes on rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,320 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,858 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,857 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,373 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 80,331 miles

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)

Driver's door window broken.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,643 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON IN EDGES

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,711 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,222 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 66,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,704 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 44,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,876 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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D6 AVV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 D6 AVV, 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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D6 AVV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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