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BX03 BXV

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BXV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 88,230 miles

eml

Pass 18 Jul 2025 81,616 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

eml on dash

Fail 20 Jun 2024 79,225 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

eml on dash

Pass 10 Jul 2023 78,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,502 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,625 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 76,625 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged all four valve stems perished/deep splits in rubber (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ((both))slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,417 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,375 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,364 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,015 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,999 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,699 miles

offside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2010 50,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,455 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,803 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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BX03 BXV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BX03 BXV, 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 BX03 BXV registered?

BX03 BXV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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