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FA03 UKE

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,132 mi
Last recorded131,132 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 131,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 130,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 129,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 128,260 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 127,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake pad senor broken

brake pad wear indication warning lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Dec 2018 124,948 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor broken

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,876 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage n/s/f and o/s/f (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear hand brake both needs adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,396 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 77,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,483 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 32,743 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,207 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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FA03 UKE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FA03 UKE, 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 FA03 UKE registered?

FA03 UKE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is FA03 UKE safe to buy?

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