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RL03 JYH

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

31,368 mi
Last recorded31,368 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 JYH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 31,368 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 52,585 miles
Fail 17 May 2018

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 51,685 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 51,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,736 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,012 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 41,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,691 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,678 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,313 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,715 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 17,715 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 11,745 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 11,745 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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RL03 JYH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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