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FM03 EKU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,555 mi
Last recorded107,555 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 EKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,555 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 107,541 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak engine ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 96,292 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2018 96,074 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 82,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 82,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,764 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,741 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 60,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 60,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 57,765 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside headlamp slightly deteriorated - slightly poor pattern

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,667 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside headlamp slightly deteriorated - slightly poor pattern

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,696 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,974 miles

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

bonnet hard to close

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,656 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,420 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,769 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,140 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,012 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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FM03 EKU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM03 EKU, 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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FM03 EKU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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