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CU03 OFV

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 73,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 70,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 67,564 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 67,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 67,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,097 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 12,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

the engine has a misfire

the n/s/f tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 12,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

the engine has a misfire

the n/s/f tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,689 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the n/s/f tyre has heavy wear on it inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the n/s/f tyre has heavy wear on it inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2011 43,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake is noisy when aplied

n/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edge

Pass 29 May 2010 35,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 30,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,779 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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CU03 OFV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CU03 OFV, 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 CU03 OFV registered?

CU03 OFV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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