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HT03 DSE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 DSE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,232 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,232 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated will not open (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,217 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,217 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,514 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly, advise attention

Fail 15 Feb 2018 84,514 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly, advise attention

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,467 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 82,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 78,302 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge cords visible (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated and bald inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,930 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 72,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,970 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2011 67,970 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2009 65,509 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,513 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2007 53,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2006 46,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,355 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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HT03 DSE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HT03 DSE, 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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HT03 DSE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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