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SR03 AUV

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,983 mi
Last recorded116,983 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 AUV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 116,983 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear eye level stop inop

Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Rear brake light not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,550 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

under sields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2018 112,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to brake pipes

under sields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,984 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,840 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 98,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,330 miles

front tyres worn

n/s/f fog light arch cover missing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,330 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front tyres worn

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f fog light arch cover missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,274 miles

alloy wheels damaged

front brake discs scored

front tyres worn edges

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 20 Sep 2013 85,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

alloy wheels damaged

front brake discs scored

front tyres worn edges

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,296 miles

front wishbone rear bushes unbonded & cracking

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

high level brake light inoperative

kerb damage to alloy wheels

nail in inner shoulder of nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyres worn to legal limits

offside rear tyre worn close to limits

uneven operating speed of rear foot brake

Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,296 miles

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

front wishbone rear bushes unbonded & cracking

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

high level brake light inoperative

kerb damage to alloy wheels

nail in inner shoulder of nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyres worn to legal limits

offside rear tyre worn close to limits

uneven operating speed of rear foot brake

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,375 miles

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

engine under tray fitted

kerb damage to alloys

nail in o s r tyre in side edge

play in both f lower ball joint

Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake and fuel lines coverd by plastic

engine under tray fitted

f pads worn low and discs corroded

kerb damage to alloys

nail in o s r tyre in side edge

play in both f lower ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,378 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn low

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,921 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,883 miles

alloy wheels damaged. front brake discs worn. rear tyres wearing on edges. lower engine cover fitted. signs of oil leaks.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,883 miles

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

alloy wheels damaged. front brake discs worn. rear tyres wearing on edges. lower engine cover fitted. signs of oil leaks.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,681 miles

Lower engine cover fitted/ Slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,990 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 36,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,555 miles

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

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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SR03 AUV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SR03 AUV, 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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SR03 AUV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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