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CX03 ZFR

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,580 mi
Last recorded139,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 139,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2026 139,538 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak, lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Securing clamp not fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outside door handle mechanism worn, difficult to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level light, some LED inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 136,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Slight free travel in handbrake lever

Pass 5 Oct 2023 132,443 miles

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 128,184 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 128,182 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded ridged brake pipe to off side rear flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,919 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in clips. Full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 124,919 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in clips. Full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,105 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 117,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 108,778 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 108,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,150 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,147 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,928 miles

Coolant leak

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 9 Jan 2014 78,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,834 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,060 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,278 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 20 Jul 2007 21,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,380 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 16,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake pads near to sensor

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 ZFR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX03 ZFR, 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 ZFR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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