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E4 BTT

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,777 mi
Last recorded98,777 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 BTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,777 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,170 miles

Front wiper linkage squeaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outside of tread and saw toothed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outside of tread and saw toothed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2025 98,170 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault 5E20 PRESSURE SENSOR 1 CODE (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wiper linkage squeaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outside of tread and saw toothed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outside of tread and saw toothed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,199 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 97,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,801 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,175 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 31 Jan 2022 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,918 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,918 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,168 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,434 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 93,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,910 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 91,910 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,474 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,808 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 67,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,724 miles

advise - front pads fairly low

advise - front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,127 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 57,045 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 48,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,209 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,957 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 37,578 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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E4 BTT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E4 BTT, 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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E4 BTT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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