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E17 ALA

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,217 mi
Last recorded111,217 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 ALA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 111,217 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 111,209 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 101,723 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 101,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 76,194 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2019 69,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,700 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 64,698 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,756 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,756 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

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Fail 3 Oct 2016 58,640 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge almost to cord

Pass 3 Nov 2015 54,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,861 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake squeal

rear pads appear low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,807 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 46,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2011 43,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,169 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 32,169 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offsidde tyre worn on both inner and outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,573 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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E17 ALA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E17 ALA, 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 E17 ALA registered?

E17 ALA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is E17 ALA safe to buy?

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