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FIB 565

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,517 mi
Last recorded17,517 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 565
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 17,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 17,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 17,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 17,258 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 22 Apr 2021 16,894 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 16,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 16,628 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 16,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 16,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,635 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 15,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 14,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,447 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,627 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,138 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 8,366 miles

Lambda reading high intermittantly. No action thought necc

Unable to inspect much of underside due to panelling

Pass 18 Jan 2008 7,159 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 5,665 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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FIB 565 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FIB 565, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIB 565?

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What year was FIB 565 registered?

FIB 565 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is FIB 565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 565 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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