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YM03 NWZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,242 mi
Last recorded155,242 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 NWZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 155,242 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 155,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 150,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 142,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear and front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear and front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear park brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 142,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear and front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear and front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear park brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,034 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 140,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 133,291 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 133,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 125,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light inop

no airbag light

Fail 23 Sep 2014 125,668 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light inop

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,736 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 118,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 115,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 111,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 106,940 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,409 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 93,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,745 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,355 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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YM03 NWZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YM03 NWZ, 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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YM03 NWZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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