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Y8 NUG

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,388 mi
Last recorded140,388 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 NUG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 140,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 140,388 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 137,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 133,066 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,722 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,722 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,106 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm tread

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,462 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,664 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,664 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,783 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,729 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,758 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

tyre wear starting on o/s/f inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,179 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 83,899 miles

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

front brake pads getting very low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,923 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 69,228 miles

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

bodykit fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of outer sills

engine oil low

undertrays fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,933 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,477 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 54,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,199 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 46,154 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,136 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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Y8 NUG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y8 NUG, 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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Y8 NUG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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