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NJ03 FUP

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,009 mi
Last recorded146,009 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 FUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 146,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 143,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 143,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 138,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to front above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to front above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 135,720 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 135,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 103,682 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 103,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,814 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 102,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,405 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 101,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,734 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 95,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,891 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,891 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,804 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 55,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,863 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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NJ03 FUP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NJ03 FUP, 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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NJ03 FUP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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