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SUI 8164

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,034 mi
Last recorded184,034 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 8164
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 184,034 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2021 175,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 175,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 163,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf, nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 152,714 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf, nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 137,771 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 137,771 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 122,792 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr caliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle to osr flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top Mount Bush Starting to split No Movement on Test (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 107,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top Mount Bush Starting to split No Movement on Test (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 92,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,149 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,533 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 71,315 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing also tyre has started to show cracks

Fail 29 May 2012 71,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing also tyre has started to show cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,331 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,206 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 56,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,924 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,033 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 24 Jul 2007 36,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,577 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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SUI 8164 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SUI 8164, 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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SUI 8164 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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