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S26 PMM

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,270 mi
Last recorded96,270 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 PMM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 96,155 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 93,589 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread close to wear bars and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

offside rear hand brake only just met required efficiency

Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp non sealing fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread 225 50 16 budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread close to wear bars and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

offside rear hand brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,873 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low

front brake pads worn low

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,623 miles

General underbody suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,500 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 53,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,677 miles

advise nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,194 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 35,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,803 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,477 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE

WIPERS SMEARING

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,155 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 26 May 2010 25,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 24,419 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,778 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 12,861 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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S26 PMM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S26 PMM, 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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What year was S26 PMM registered?

S26 PMM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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