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BP03 EFW

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

139,861 mi
Last recorded139,861 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 EFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 139,861 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 139,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 136,623 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rough running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,690 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 132,689 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 127,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 123,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,945 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 122,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

radiator is deteriorated (swollen)

slight play in o/s/f suspension/steering

Fail 3 Apr 2019 119,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (around tank leading to rear flexis) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

radiator is deteriorated (swollen)

slight play in o/s/f suspension/steering

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,669 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,650 miles

washer fluid leaking from nearside front

Fail 11 Feb 2016 102,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

washer fluid leaking from nearside front

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,257 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,254 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,618 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,615 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

washer fluid leaking from nearside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,004 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 77,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,038 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,662 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 51,662 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,811 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,742 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 EFW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BP03 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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