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DS03 FZL

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,907 mi
Last recorded82,907 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,907 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view At top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 82,826 miles

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

Rear bumper iron heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 75,138 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,519 miles

both headlights faded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,600 miles

Both lower suspenion arms have slight play in rear bush.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,579 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear & along side the fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Both lower suspenion arms have slight play in rear bush.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded, border pass.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,049 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn.

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,489 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both wipers slighty smearing screen

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,816 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both wipers slighty smearing screen

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,902 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,239 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,259 miles

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

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing thin

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,380 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 FZL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

DS03 FZL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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