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FT03 LJF

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 LJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 106,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 102,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 102,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,585 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,691 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 94,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,621 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,492 miles

o/s headlight misting internally

Fail 13 Mar 2012 92,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s headlight misting internally

Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,844 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,267 miles

chip in screen

Fail 26 Jan 2010 85,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,598 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,625 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,261 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,615 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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FT03 LJF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT03 LJF, 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 FT03 LJF registered?

FT03 LJF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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