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VE03 FFU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,868 mi
Last recorded113,868 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,868 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing/cracking

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Strong advice (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside rear corroded and or covered (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers and black sealant or other material covering all underside - obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Jun 2019 111,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 26 Jun 2018 109,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,168 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,140 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 94,598 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 85,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,010 miles

Nearside Front 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 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,035 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,411 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,040 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,719 miles

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

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

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

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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VE03 FFU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE03 FFU, 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 VE03 FFU registered?

VE03 FFU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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