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DR03 JLS

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,914 mi
Last recorded113,914 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 JLS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,914 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front pads have been over heated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 113,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level control broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front pads have been over heated

Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,893 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 104,893 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers clearing windscreen but could do with a new pair.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,844 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2011 77,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,090 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Undershields fitted restricitng inspection , n/s headlight inner bezel adrift .

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,661 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Undershields fitted restricting inspection .

Fail 7 Jun 2007 46,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic trays covering testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,555 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic trays covering testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,131 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 26,131 miles

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

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)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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DR03 JLS is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DR03 JLS, 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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DR03 JLS is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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