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C5 CAM

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,231 mi
Last recorded88,231 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,439 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,219 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,851 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,279 miles

Offside Front o/s/f brake slight bind

Offside Front o/s/f tyre sidewall dammaged

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel buckled slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs coroded and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,614 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,229 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,051 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 3 Jun 2011 47,048 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front strut top mountings starting to split and perish

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,316 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,316 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs on the inside near the limit for wear and corrosion

rear bushes on front arms slight play

Pass 8 May 2007 28,313 miles

Both front brake discs are starting to corrode on the inside.

The bonnet catch is sticking.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,239 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 28,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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C5 CAM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C5 CAM, 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 C5 CAM registered?

C5 CAM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2003.

Is C5 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CAM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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