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S100 JAJ

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 JAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,893 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,369 miles

rear headlamp level sensor cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2022 95,366 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

rear headlamp level sensor cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,150 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 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 14 Dec 2020 90,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 80,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded & covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 80,390 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded & covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,324 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 76,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,745 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Protective coating applied to rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 61,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades not contacting screen fully-yet still clearing effectively

Nearside 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 5 Dec 2013 60,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades not contacting screen fully-yet still clearing effectively

Nearside 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 28 Aug 2012 55,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 55,885 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,133 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 51,133 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 46,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,387 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,578 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 14 Sep 2006 22,381 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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S100 JAJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S100 JAJ, 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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S100 JAJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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