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T33 LYL

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 LYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 110,729 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2024 110,729 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2020 109,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 102,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 96,197 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 96,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,757 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,514 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,952 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2009 26,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,456 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 7,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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T33 LYL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T33 LYL, 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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What year was T33 LYL registered?

T33 LYL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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