MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing strut corroded and reduced in thickness at top near securing nut (5.3.2 (b))
oil residue on under tray
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear upper spring mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear upper spring mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside 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))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside 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))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rods on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
front fog lights not working
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rods on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
front fog lights not working
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS LOOSE ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS LOOSE ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Jacking point missing!
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on limit !!! (2.7.3)
front ball joints worn
front wishbone bushes worn
fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated
nearside wiper blade worn
Under trays fitted under vehicle.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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SD03 RAM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 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 SD03 RAM, 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 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SD03 RAM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2004.
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