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T18 DUD

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,680 mi
Last recorded94,680 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 DUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,471 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 84,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,609 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 79,587 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 76,091 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 76,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,833 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,091 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,322 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,344 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,215 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,558 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,022 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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T18 DUD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T18 DUD, 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 T18 DUD registered?

T18 DUD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is T18 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 DUD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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