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RL03 CVN

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,278 mi
Last recorded120,278 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 CVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 120,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,498 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 8 Aug 2022 112,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,698 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 102,696 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2021 102,695 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,716 miles

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,792 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,790 miles

Emissions not tested due to irratic idle and engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,248 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,358 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 97,358 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing caliper retaining spring missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,986 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 94,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,363 miles

both front and ns rear jacking points missing

front reg plate deteriorated

nsf foglight broken

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,415 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 83,415 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both ns and osf jacking points missing

brake pad warning light on

nsf foglight broken

sill cover broken

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,662 miles

slight play in offside front b ottom ball joint,both rear tyre bald on inner edges,nearside cover sill damaged.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,666 miles

front numberplate distorted...n/s/f foglight broken...airbag light on...brakepad light on...front discs heavily corroded and pads low...

Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,666 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate distorted...n/s/f foglight broken...airbag light on...brakepad light on...front discs heavily corroded and pads low...

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,831 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens broken,nearside front sill cover damaged,front discs worn,front pads low..

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,767 miles

both front and rear discs worn

front pads getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,566 miles

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

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

belly pan fitted

front dics corroded on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,065 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

belly pan fitted

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,364 miles

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

full belly pan fitted

rear pads appear low

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,731 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 20,731 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges tread 2-3mm,both front tyres wearing on edges,front discs worn/front pads low,outer sills covered,engine undertray fitted,

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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RL03 CVN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RL03 CVN, 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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RL03 CVN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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