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ES02 WAR

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES02 WAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,894 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,145 miles

Rear under tray partially detached

Fail 7 Mar 2024 76,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear under tray partially detached

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,549 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,033 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 62,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,486 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,236 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,859 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front vehicle height sensor linkage broken

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,007 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 44,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,827 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,855 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 38,855 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,637 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 28,637 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,651 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 10,481 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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ES02 WAR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ES02 WAR, 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 ES02 WAR registered?

ES02 WAR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is ES02 WAR safe to buy?

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