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FA03 WDT

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,467 mi
Last recorded50,467 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,467 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 49,555 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 48,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,178 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,709 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 42,724 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,525 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 41,513 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 41,497 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,585 miles

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

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

pad warning light illuminated

traction light illuminated

tyre presure light illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,414 miles

front tyres badly worn inside edge

Fail 27 May 2014 34,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres badly worn inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,586 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 30,586 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 24,336 miles

nearside rear tyre has wear on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Apr 2011 12,610 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 12,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 4,754 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 3,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,374 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 3,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,623 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 WDT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT registered?

FA03 WDT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is FA03 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 WDT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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