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RB03 SCB

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,023 mi
Last recorded113,023 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB03 SCB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,023 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 113,023 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure light on

Fail 31 Jul 2018 112,793 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,806 miles

Engine manegment light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2017 102,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section fronr to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine manegment light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,894 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2016 89,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine management light

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,990 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 54,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,934 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,412 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,693 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 38,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,124 miles

Both front tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2008 24,993 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 17,043 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 4,093 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 3,853 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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RB03 SCB 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 56.5%.

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 RB03 SCB, 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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RB03 SCB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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