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Y12 BBB

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,519 mi
Last recorded105,519 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 BBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 105,519 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 105,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,909 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 103,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 102,250 miles

steering slightly tight

Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,461 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 97,451 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake Binding

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,828 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake Binding

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,075 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 88,753 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 66,430 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,430 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,823 miles

parking brake offside grabs on application and not equal with nearside advise further attention

Fail 7 Nov 2011 61,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside wiper arm causing a slight obstruction to view

parking brake offside grabs on application and not equal with nearside advise further attention

Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,708 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 42,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,844 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 33,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,337 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

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

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

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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Y12 BBB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y12 BBB, 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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Y12 BBB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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