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RL03 OSZ

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,208 mi
Last recorded98,208 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 OSZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,208 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,931 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 91,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,040 miles

N/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,140 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r inner side light not working

wipers have slight smearing

Fail 28 Jul 2016 69,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r inner side light not working

wipers have slight smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,563 miles

damage to bonnet

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside front fog light lens damaged

nearside rear inner side light not working

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,965 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,551 miles

10 High level brake lamp leds inoperative & lens damaged

Damage to offside rear quarter

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,406 miles

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

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

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

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

10 High level brake lamp leds inoperative & lens damaged

Damage to offside rear quarter

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

Offside front & rear + Nearside rear tyres cut to cords

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,414 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake balance requires attention (On initial application)

Front brake pads 2/3 worn and discs lipped

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,187 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 17,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,169 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,689 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 7,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 6,230 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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RL03 OSZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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