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EX03 LGV

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 LGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,001 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 104,971 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 104,656 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 104,642 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 104,199 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,591 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,231 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,563 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,598 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,144 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 72,980 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

NSF Tyre nailed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,980 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

NSF Tyre nailed

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,514 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre is bold on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,284 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,570 miles

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

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Wipers.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,245 miles

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

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,711 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,752 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 21,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,262 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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EX03 LGV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX03 LGV, 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 EX03 LGV registered?

EX03 LGV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is EX03 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 LGV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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