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S12 VAR

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,288 mi
Last recorded140,288 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 VAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 140,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 140,269 miles

Emissions unable to be completed missfire very bad (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 139,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 138,530 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 138,530 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal excessively deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 135,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 135,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 132,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 132,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 129,657 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 11 Sep 2013 129,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,666 miles

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

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 120,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 107,037 miles

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

bonnet cable requires attention

Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,679 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,234 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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S12 VAR 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 68.4%.

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 S12 VAR, 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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S12 VAR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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