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DF03 FEK

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,902 mi
Last recorded103,902 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FEK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 103,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 100,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 99,260 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,939 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.2.3 (b) (i))

engine management warning light on at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cover in substance cannot inspect properly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2021 92,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,195 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,893 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,326 miles

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Oil leak ()

brake pad wear indicator light on o/s/r sensor not connected

eml on

slight pitting n/s/r inner brake disc

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Oil leak ()

brake pad wear indicator light on

eml on

slight pitting n/s/r inner brake disc

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,672 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,825 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 71,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,095 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 66,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,872 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 59,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear centre brake light (some segments not working)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,549 miles

Approx 1 - 2000 miles on rear brake pads. Slight lip on rear discs.

Approx 20 - 30kgf of runout on front brake discs.

Approx 7 - 8000 miles on front brake pads. Very large lip on discs.

Both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges.

Rubber seal on fuel cap perishing slightly.

Squeak from wiper linkage.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Approx 1 - 2000 miles on rear brake pads. Slight lip on rear discs.

Approx 20 - 30kgf of runout on front brake discs.

Approx 7 - 8000 miles on front brake pads. Very large lip on discs.

Both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges.

Rubber seal on fuel cap perishing slightly.

Squeak from wiper linkage.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,028 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,675 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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DF03 FEK 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 76.9%.

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 DF03 FEK, 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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DF03 FEK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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