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CP03 YOT

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,620 mi
Last recorded136,620 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 YOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 136,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,517 miles

oil leak-rear coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-

Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,209 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 130,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 125,934 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,353 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,561 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 107,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 95,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,056 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 80,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Rear brake discs in a poor condition (corroded & pitted).

Slight bind noted to front brakes.

Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,175 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake discs in a poor condition (corroded & pitted).

Slight bind noted to front brakes.

Fail 28 Jan 2012 78,101 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear brake discs corroded & pitted.

O/S headlamp weak.

O/S/F coil spring starting to corrode.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,101 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear brake discs corroded & pitted.

O/S headlamp weak.

O/S/F coil spring starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,789 miles

Rear brake discs starting to pit & corrode.

Fail 5 Feb 2011 75,789 miles

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

Rear brake discs starting to pit & corrode.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,023 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 71,023 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CP03 YOT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 CP03 YOT, 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 CP03 YOT registered?

CP03 YOT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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