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R222 CMM

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,183 mi
Last recorded139,183 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 CMM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 139,183 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Coolant leak ()

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

brake warning light illuminated

engine warning light illuminated

front wiper blades split

headlight aim present but poor

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 May 2018 139,183 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Coolant leak ()

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

brake warning light illuminated

engine warning light illuminated

front wiper blades split

headlight aim present but poor

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2017 136,972 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front outer door handle noise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm advise to change soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (2.4.G.1)

under trays and engine light on

Fail 18 May 2017 136,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and off side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front outer door handle noise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm advise to change soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (2.4.G.1)

under trays and engine light on

Pass 4 May 2016 129,538 miles

Battery flat

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 129,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Battery flat

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Nut missing from engine mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 121,000 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall starting to crack perish / tyre cutting off on inner sidewall.

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 12 May 2015 121,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall starting to crack perish / tyre cutting off on inner sidewall.

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,260 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,131 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Apr 2013 103,970 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 96,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,895 miles

All rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,867 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 77,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Sep 2006 60,016 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 59,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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R222 CMM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R222 CMM, 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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R222 CMM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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