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C3 PGJ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,748 mi
Last recorded118,748 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 118,748 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 117,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 115,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,118 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,684 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 107,684 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,902 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,272 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,940 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,940 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,535 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on the edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,634 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,294 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,771 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 44,673 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,298 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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C3 PGJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C3 PGJ, 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 C3 PGJ registered?

C3 PGJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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