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E18 PAW

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,498 mi
Last recorded58,498 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 PAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 58,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 56,623 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,379 miles

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

OSR tyre on 2mm

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,076 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,962 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,078 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,806 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,081 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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E18 PAW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 E18 PAW, 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 E18 PAW registered?

E18 PAW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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