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FA03 ULR

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,268 mi
Last recorded108,268 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ULR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 108,268 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 108,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 106,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,378 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 103,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,675 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 99,547 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 99,574 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,223 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,574 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,480 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,419 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,668 miles

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FLOOR COVERS FITTED

FRONT DISCS RUSTED

REAR DISCS RUSTED

REAR PADS IN 1000

WATER INGRESS O/S/F HEADLIGHT

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper motor noise

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,449 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 25,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,079 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,678 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,678 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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FA03 ULR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 FA03 ULR, 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 FA03 ULR registered?

FA03 ULR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is FA03 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 ULR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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