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TBZ 430

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,646 mi
Last recorded101,646 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 430
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 101,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2025 101,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 99,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,445 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 95,277 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,720 miles

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

both front lower balljoint/bushes slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,806 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,316 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,979 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 24,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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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TBZ 430 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TBZ 430, 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 TBZ 430 registered?

TBZ 430 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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