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1906 D

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,404 mi
Last recorded45,404 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1906 D
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 45,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,680 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,540 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread ( both sides ) (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 41,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,716 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,249 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,909 miles

Front wiper blades worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,417 miles

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 36,417 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,646 miles

engine cover fitted

sill cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

sill covers fitted

slight lip on front & rear brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,894 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,699 miles

Slight movement in both front lower arm ball joints

Slight pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,428 miles

sill covers

underbody covers

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,305 miles

sill & underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,943 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,566 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,654 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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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1906 D is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1906 D, 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 1906 D registered?

1906 D is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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