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Y14 NRT

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

36,085 mi
Last recorded36,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 NRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 36,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 35,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 33,835 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 32,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 30,995 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 27,253 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 26,890 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,509 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,499 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 22,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,150 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,570 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,174 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 17,174 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,794 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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Y14 NRT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y14 NRT, 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 Y14 NRT registered?

Y14 NRT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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