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BP03 EFL

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 EFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 94,173 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 92,188 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 92,187 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,079 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2022 87,119 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 84,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2021 84,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 83,714 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 83,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,840 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 74,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,184 miles

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

slight play in both front (lower) suspension ball joints (soft).

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,182 miles

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

both front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes showing signs of wear

slight play in both front (lower) suspension ball joints (soft).

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,701 miles

different size tyres front and rear keep check on n/s front lower arm rear bush

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,144 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,558 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S/R TYRE ON 3MM 255/35/18 90W BRIDGESTONE

REAR BRAKE PADS ON APPROX 3MM

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,644 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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BP03 EFL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 BP03 EFL, 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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BP03 EFL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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