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Y25 TJM

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,793 mi
Last recorded123,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 TJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 122,311 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 122,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,468 miles

general surface corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 24 Jun 2021 118,468 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 117,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible hose on leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock damping rod has corrosion at top cup

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,061 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all 3 (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber connecting rod badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 111,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,178 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 93,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,542 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 84,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,649 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 75,648 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,802 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 68,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,856 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,746 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

srs light on

Fail 3 Dec 2007 42,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,888 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,274 miles

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

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

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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Y25 TJM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y25 TJM, 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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Y25 TJM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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