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DKX 182X

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,570 mi
Last recorded159,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKX 182X
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 159,570 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 158,388 miles

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 158,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 157,463 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 157,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main, both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,193 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 152,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 148,287 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 148,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

correct registration plates stuck over incorrect formatted plates.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 145,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. 2254018 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

correct registration plates stuck over incorrect formatted plates.

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height both (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width both (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width both (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,591 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 132,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 117,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 106,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,361 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 97,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,505 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,405 miles

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

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

front tyres showing abnormal tyre wear [misalignment]

Pass 26 Nov 2011 67,379 miles

o/s/f washer jet poor

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads inner 3mm

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

slight freeplay n/s/f lower suspension arm

Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,943 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f washer jet poor operation

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight freeplay n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,478 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,027 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,882 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 8,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,635 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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DKX 182X is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DKX 182X, 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 DKX 182X registered?

DKX 182X is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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