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DS03 ALU

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,602 mi
Last recorded60,602 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ALU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 60,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 59,897 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,765 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 59,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 58,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 58,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,885 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,709 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 38,663 miles

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,799 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 33,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,327 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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DS03 ALU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS03 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 ALU registered?

DS03 ALU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is DS03 ALU safe to buy?

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