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VA03 JKZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,492 mi
Last recorded131,492 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 JKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 131,492 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 131,491 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both - blue (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim not tested both - output too low / no beam image (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,700 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 111,194 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 111,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 97,303 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap has slight cracking to outer part of seal

Fail 13 Jun 2013 93,368 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap has slight cracking to outer part of seal

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,704 miles

Fuel cap has slight cracking on outer part of seal

N/s/r wheel bearing slight worn

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,731 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)

Fail 28 May 2010 68,365 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,825 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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VA03 JKZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VA03 JKZ, 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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VA03 JKZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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