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E3 JRK

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,350 mi
Last recorded65,350 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 JRK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 65,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,245 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 65,243 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,181 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 62,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,237 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 53,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,386 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,998 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,746 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2008 26,812 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 26,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,939 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 20,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,114 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 16,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JRK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRK, 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 E3 JRK registered?

E3 JRK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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