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EF03 ZTG

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,907 mi
Last recorded57,907 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 ZTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,907 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,310 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,944 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 56,944 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 55,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slight corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake application uneven , ns lagging slightly in operation

Fail 8 Feb 2022 55,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal perished cracking and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear slight corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 51,210 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a split on the inner sidewall not to the cords

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

Pass 19 May 2017 47,604 miles

Both rear tyres have worn inner edges

Pass 12 May 2016 46,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 42,555 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 37,135 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 May 2011 31,538 miles

front tyres wearing down close to minimum limit on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,353 miles

badge covers side repeaters o/s n/s

Fail 30 Jun 2010 28,353 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,028 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 23,994 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,866 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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EF03 ZTG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EF03 ZTG, 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 EF03 ZTG registered?

EF03 ZTG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EF03 ZTG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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