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T40 HLN

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,438 mi
Last recorded86,438 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 HLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 86,438 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 128,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 128,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 127,714 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2018 127,693 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 97,184 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 97,184 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,033 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 82,010 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 82,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2009 76,241 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 6 May 2008 72,525 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 72,525 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,608 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 43,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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T40 HLN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T40 HLN, 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 T40 HLN registered?

T40 HLN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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