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WJ03 NBX

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,142 mi
Last recorded168,142 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 NBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 168,142 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 157,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

Fail 31 Aug 2022 157,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

Pass 10 Sep 2021 143,932 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Petrol cap sealing ring split.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 143,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Petrol cap sealing ring split.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has damage.

Offside Front Alloy wheel has damage.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake cables stiff to operate. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 128,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has damage.

Offside Front Alloy wheel has damage.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake cables stiff to operate. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 107,770 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,677 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Oil leak Rear differential ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2017 102,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Oil leak Rear differential ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2016 96,303 miles

n/s/f tyre 5mm Wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,790 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre shows irregular wear to its inner shoulder and a small cut to its inner shoulder

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre shows irregular wear to its inner shoulder and a cut to its outer wall

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside front windshield wiper worn

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,082 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,225 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 51,538 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 38,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,869 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,078 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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WJ03 NBX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WJ03 NBX, 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 WJ03 NBX registered?

WJ03 NBX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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