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THE 12B

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 12B
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 47,784 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 47,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 47,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,545 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,028 miles

Fuel cap sealing o-ring perished

Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,219 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,967 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,337 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2016 43,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,123 miles

Front and rear discs starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,600 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 38,600 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,311 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 26,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre and air bag warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre and air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,708 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,622 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 13,619 miles

Nearside 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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THE 12B is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 THE 12B, 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 THE 12B registered?

THE 12B is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is THE 12B safe to buy?

The MOT history for THE 12B shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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