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NH03 NRH

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,689 mi
Last recorded123,689 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 NRH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 123,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 11 Oct 2024 123,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,543 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 123,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Fail 29 Jun 2022 123,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main along and above petrol tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,845 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 121,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to test leveling (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Cross member is damaged

Nearside Front Position light is dim

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

Pass 3 May 2019 117,185 miles

Headlights have insecure mounting points

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Nearside Front Sidelight dim

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 117,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlights have insecure mounting points

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Nearside Front Sidelight dim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald to almost cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 112,263 miles

Front brake pads low

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,958 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 105,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,038 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,131 miles

(both front) tyres at 1.6mm on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,511 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 81,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,977 miles

BAD WATER LEAK

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,383 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,417 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 63,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,447 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,144 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 49,143 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,759 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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NH03 NRH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NH03 NRH, 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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NH03 NRH is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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