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A5 UBP

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,989 mi
Last recorded51,989 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 51,989 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 51,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,012 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Judder and smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 47,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,067 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,563 miles

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,624 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing edges.

both rear tyres wearing edges and also worn close to wear bars.

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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A5 UBP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 UBP, 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 A5 UBP registered?

A5 UBP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is A5 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UBP shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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