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RD03 ZSY

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,275 mi
Last recorded125,275 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZSY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 125,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 125,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 113,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim slight damage

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer wheel rim slight damage

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,114 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,065 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,448 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 72,448 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 64,525 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,870 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 10 Jan 2014 56,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,705 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 50,704 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,898 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,241 miles

Front bumper insecure

brake fluid cap incorrect type

Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,488 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,703 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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RD03 ZSY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RD03 ZSY, 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 RD03 ZSY registered?

RD03 ZSY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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