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R1 LFB

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,259 mi
Last recorded135,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 LFB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,259 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear offside rear before flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2022 135,259 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative offside front arm broken from leveling unit (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear offside rear before flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022 135,226 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction on dash bored (2.6 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on offside front lower suspension arm plastic arm broken of (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear before flex brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

low brake pad warning lamp illuminated pads not below 1.6 mm

Pass 31 Oct 2020 135,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,173 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 135,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 135,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front suspension sensor link damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,214 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 135,801 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 130,383 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 130,383 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 120,438 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,438 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 107,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 93,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 93,342 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,560 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 20 Dec 2006 69,163 miles

Brake Warning Light Is On

Front Brake Pads Are Very Low

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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R1 LFB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R1 LFB, 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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R1 LFB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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