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R27 ADR

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,741 mi
Last recorded61,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 ADR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 61,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 59,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,890 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,852 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,136 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,386 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,066 miles

both rear wheels have been repaired

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,753 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 41,753 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,675 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 30 Jan 2012 29,787 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 29,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,128 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,695 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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R27 ADR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R27 ADR, 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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What year was R27 ADR registered?

R27 ADR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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