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ET03 DRV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,263 mi
Last recorded71,263 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 DRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,117 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 69,831 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 66,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 64,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,269 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 49,261 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,174 miles

battery warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,731 miles

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

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

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

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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,892 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 13,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,514 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 10,722 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 10,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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ET03 DRV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ET03 DRV, 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 ET03 DRV registered?

ET03 DRV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is ET03 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 DRV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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