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BV03 HRW

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,730 mi
Last recorded96,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HRW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,490 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 96,482 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 94,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 93,952 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 91,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 88,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,254 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,045 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,045 miles

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

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 5 Aug 2013 79,934 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,934 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 71,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 70,566 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 14 May 2009 58,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,657 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 24,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,007 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 17,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BV03 HRW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV03 HRW, 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 BV03 HRW registered?

BV03 HRW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BV03 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 HRW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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