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T5 BUC

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,552 mi
Last recorded44,552 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 BUC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 44,552 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 44,290 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,913 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 43,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,845 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 43,197 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,884 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side LENS. (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,652 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 41,652 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,914 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,446 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 38,446 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,781 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)

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,702 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

front wheel alignment should be checked / adjusted

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,607 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,800 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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T5 BUC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T5 BUC, 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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T5 BUC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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