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HIB 236

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,478 mi
Last recorded85,478 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 236
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 85,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,654 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,763 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbone arm rear bush

Pass 23 May 2018 75,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,511 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 74,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,845 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 55,700 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 4 Jan 2012 55,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,919 miles

Engine under tray fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight corrosion around both rear lower suspension arms

under body covers fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,435 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2008 15,430 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre cracking up on tread

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,887 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 11,887 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,985 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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HIB 236 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HIB 236, 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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HIB 236 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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