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F18 APR

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,668 mi
Last recorded130,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 APR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 130,668 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 130,668 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 130,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,224 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 123,223 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level below minimum mark

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,434 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 118,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 115,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,452 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 108,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,094 miles

Oil leak

slight movement both bottom ball joints front suspension

Fail 9 Nov 2017 101,094 miles

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

Oil leak

slight movement both bottom ball joints front suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2016 93,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,388 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plasti covers fitted on outter sills.

plastic under body guards fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,532 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 47,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,682 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,766 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,046 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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F18 APR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F18 APR, 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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F18 APR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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