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F26 TJL

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 TJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 61,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 61,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 61,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,471 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 57,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,057 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 55,057 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect inner edge (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,448 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,808 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,656 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 51,616 miles

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,761 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 39,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 20 May 2014 39,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,286 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,387 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,952 miles

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)

wipers poor both

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,806 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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F26 TJL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F26 TJL, 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 F26 TJL registered?

F26 TJL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for F26 TJL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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