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V24 ELB

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,782 mi
Last recorded52,782 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV24 ELB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 52,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 51,880 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,410 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 51,410 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,512 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,184 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 47,184 miles

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

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

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 13 Jun 2013 43,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,914 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,325 miles

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

rear brake imballance

Pass 31 May 2006 14,704 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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V24 ELB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V24 ELB, 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 V24 ELB registered?

V24 ELB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is V24 ELB safe to buy?

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