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BM03 JYM

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,744 mi
Last recorded96,744 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 JYM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,744 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe (1.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 96,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 96,724 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 96,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,451 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 94,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,639 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 92,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,493 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,001 miles

vehicle only just met the required park brake efficiency and may need adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle only just met the required park brake efficiency and may need adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,107 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,861 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,925 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,124 miles

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

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

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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BM03 JYM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BM03 JYM, 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 BM03 JYM registered?

BM03 JYM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is BM03 JYM safe to buy?

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