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AP03 CYX

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,701 mi
Last recorded72,701 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 72,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 71,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 71,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 68,869 miles

Exhaust front pipe studs corroded

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 67,965 miles

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

Front Exhaust front pipe bolts corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear box hanger broken

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

low oil level

Pass 19 May 2017 61,438 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 17 May 2017 61,422 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,688 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Feb 2013 44,688 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,920 miles

all brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,967 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 30,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both front wiper blade rubbers.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,219 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 12,219 miles

Nearside 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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AP03 CYX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP03 CYX, 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 AP03 CYX registered?

AP03 CYX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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