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X70 BAE

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,756 mi
Last recorded45,756 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 BAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,756 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 45,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in inner sidewall but no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,612 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 42,578 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,941 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,188 miles

stone chips zone A

undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 39,701 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 39,701 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 39,158 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 39,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 38,091 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Dec 2013 36,185 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,587 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in o/s lower part of screen

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,902 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,076 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 22,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 7,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 7,782 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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X70 BAE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X70 BAE, 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 X70 BAE registered?

X70 BAE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is X70 BAE safe to buy?

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