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WNZ 1186

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,985 mi
Last recorded125,985 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 1186
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,985 miles

Both strut top retaining nuts not contacting nylock - (thread lock used)

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Lower arm mount incorrectly fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 125,983 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Both strut top retaining nuts not contacting nylock - (thread lock used)

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind

Nearside Front Lower arm mount incorrectly fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,977 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,158 miles

brake fluid cap missing

Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid cap missing

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,541 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,939 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,939 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,821 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 81,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 74,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 70,334 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 70,334 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 67,290 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,812 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,321 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 47,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 30,108 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 30,108 miles

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

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

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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WNZ 1186 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WNZ 1186, 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 WNZ 1186 registered?

WNZ 1186 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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