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FA03 WDM

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,242 mi
Last recorded79,242 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WDM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 79,242 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 79,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2024 78,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,698 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and behind plastic under shield (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 77,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and behind plastic under shield (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,107 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,128 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slight pitting and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,392 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,392 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

n/s/f wing damage but no sharp edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,093 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,088 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,867 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside front door stiff to open from outside the vehicle

oil leak around gear box

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Aug 2011 52,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside front door stiff to open from outside the vehicle

oil leak around gear box

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,525 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 50,525 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,463 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 44,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,460 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 25,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,576 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 WDM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FA03 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

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

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