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DS03 FZF

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,851 mi
Last recorded91,851 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 FZF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,445 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 89,445 miles

Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad sensor (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated pad sensor (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,231 miles

front pads worn low

slight corrosion around jacking points

Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,693 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear top mounts worn

sill to floors corroded both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,969 miles

floor to sills corroded

front exhaust flange nuts corroded away

offside front back plate loose

rear pads getting low

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 81,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

floor to sills corroded

front exhaust flange nuts corroded away

offside front back plate loose

rear pads getting low

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,699 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 71,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,885 miles

advise front tyres worn on egdes

Fail 26 Jun 2009 31,885 miles

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

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

advise front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,402 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 FZF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZF, 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 DS03 FZF registered?

DS03 FZF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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