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ET03 UZX

2003 BMW Z4

Maroon Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,074 mi
Last recorded124,074 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 124,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tps lamp on

Pass 25 Feb 2025 122,729 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,799 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 120,797 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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 1 Mar 2023 119,984 miles

Offside condensation on headlamp lens

Fail 1 Mar 2023 119,984 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside condensation on headlamp lens

Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,786 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 105,618 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 102,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,561 miles

slight brake bind to nearside rear

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front suspension lower arms - play apparent in rearward bushes both sides

tyre warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 852,782 miles

Nearside 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers not stopping at base of screen

Fail 4 Jan 2012 852,782 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers not stopping at base of screen

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,443 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,356 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 UZX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Maroon 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 ET03 UZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 UZX registered?

ET03 UZX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is ET03 UZX safe to buy?

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