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A17 DTG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,784 mi
Last recorded114,784 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 114,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 114,783 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 ZR18 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 112,872 miles

BATTERRY LIGHT ON

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 112,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TIE ROD END WORN WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding / sticking on after hand break is released (1.2.1 (f))

BATTERRY LIGHT ON

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring vision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 109,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 99,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,409 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 82,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre has TWO nails in the tread

Fail 18 Feb 2016 71,843 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel semi seized poss due to siezed caliper (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below 1.6.mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has TWO nails in the tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

slight drag o/s front brake

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,951 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 56,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,379 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,786 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2007 17,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 14,396 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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A17 DTG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A17 DTG, 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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A17 DTG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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