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DE51 LET

2003 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,901 mi
Last recorded104,901 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 LET
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 104,901 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 104,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,039 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 96,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 92,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 84,279 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 84,279 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,038 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,252 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 73,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,505 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,501 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,429 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,027 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 34,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DE51 LET is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE51 LET, 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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DE51 LET is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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