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YM03 OMZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,066 mi
Last recorded173,066 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 173,066 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 158,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 132,114 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 132,114 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,861 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes poorly fitted. Not routed correctly

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 110,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,697 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 96,697 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 88,456 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 88,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 72,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,489 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,464 miles

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

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 OMZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM03 OMZ registered?

YM03 OMZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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