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DL03 BZJ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 BZJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,415 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 76,395 miles

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

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

Nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

transmission fault light illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2024 76,387 miles

Nearside seatbelt not completely rertracting

Fail 10 Sep 2024 76,387 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized and bent (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside seatbelt not completely rertracting

Pass 27 Jul 2023 76,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,559 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,265 miles

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 73,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrision thoughtout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,873 miles

Full Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,148 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,437 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 21,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,666 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 14,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 6,426 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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DL03 BZJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL03 BZJ, 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 DL03 BZJ registered?

DL03 BZJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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