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CV03 XAY

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,415 mi
Last recorded129,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 XAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 129,415 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 123,032 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 120,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 119,125 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,856 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 118,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever travel is high

Pass 15 Jul 2019 118,050 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 117,469 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 116,409 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 110,039 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 110,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,928 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 98,928 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,237 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

coolant warning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2011 87,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

coolant warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,778 miles

Nearide sill damaged.

Off side rear wheel buckled

Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearide sill damaged.

Off side rear wheel buckled

Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,335 miles

Both rear upper shocker mountings starting to seperate.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear upper shocker mountings starting to seperate.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,185 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,182 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,552 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 32,755 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CV03 XAY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CV03 XAY, 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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CV03 XAY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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