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W13 JNE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,450 mi
Last recorded169,450 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 JNE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 169,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 169,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 162,370 miles

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

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

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

offside parking brake effort slightly low, adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 4 Jan 2023 150,708 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 150,704 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 149,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 146,740 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 140,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 127,964 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 114,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,612 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 101,489 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,045 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 88,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,358 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner ande outer edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 71,358 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/s front tyre worn on inner ande outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,680 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and liped

both front tyres wearing uneven

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,054 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,992 miles

all four brake discs slightly scored and liped

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,536 miles

nail n/s rear tyre [dangerous condition ]

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,456 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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W13 JNE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W13 JNE, 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 W13 JNE registered?

W13 JNE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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