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E3 BGM

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

44,031 mi
Last recorded44,031 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 44,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 43,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 43,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,235 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,934 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 41,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 40,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut to side wall but not deep enough to reach plys/cords

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut to the side wall but not deep enough to reach plys/cords

Pass 4 Oct 2014 39,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,544 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 31,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,253 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 6,956 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,885 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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E3 BGM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 E3 BGM, 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 E3 BGM registered?

E3 BGM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is E3 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 BGM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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