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RY03 OEA

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,434 mi
Last recorded81,434 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 OEA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,434 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,434 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,063 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 41,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 41,175 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,901 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 24,901 miles

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

offside tyre worn low

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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RY03 OEA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY03 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 OEA registered?

RY03 OEA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is RY03 OEA safe to buy?

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