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VF03 ZLU

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,715 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,009 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 92,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,003 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-50-16 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,529 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,307 miles

2 x rear tyres worn low 2255016 runflat

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,148 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has a bung repair

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,112 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2012 61,112 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 48,342 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,043 miles

slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 22 May 2007 27,767 miles

tread low on front tyres,nail in nsr tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,628 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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VF03 ZLU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VF03 ZLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF03 ZLU registered?

VF03 ZLU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VF03 ZLU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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