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T12 TME

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,125 mi
Last recorded98,125 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 TME
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,125 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains across boot floor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

centre heat shield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,497 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 97,497 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 94,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,717 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 80,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,549 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,549 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,616 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2015 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,365 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,888 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,737 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,859 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 15,859 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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T12 TME is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T12 TME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T12 TME registered?

T12 TME is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is T12 TME safe to buy?

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