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CX03 ZFN

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ZFN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,257 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 71,614 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush detached from link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,774 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak front

Fail 23 May 2024 68,774 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 59,320 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 59,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

tpms light on

Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,160 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 433,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,454 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,967 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 32,543 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,281 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,606 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 21,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

o/s door is stiffer to open from the exterior handle in comparison to the n/s door

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,351 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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CX03 ZFN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX03 ZFN, 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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CX03 ZFN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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