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S70 ADT

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 ADT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 102,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross rear axel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 99,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 99,645 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,615 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 99,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 99,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch on osf arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 99,497 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 95,095 miles

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

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))

Undertray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2020 95,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,330 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

brake pads worn indicator showing a fault

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 63,362 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,151 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 56,150 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2011 47,315 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front disks scored

Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,347 miles

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

front discs lipped.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 31,195 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,195 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 156,403 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 121,879 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 120,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,492 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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S70 ADT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S70 ADT, 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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S70 ADT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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