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FA03 ZGF

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,767 mi
Last recorded104,767 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,418 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,187 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,934 miles

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 Oct 2021 90,933 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,800 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 81,800 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,992 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 76,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Auto gearbox warning light on dash indicates a fault

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,969 miles

Front UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET - UNDERBONNET ITEMS NOT CHECKED

Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,967 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET - UNDERBONNET ITEMS NOT CHECKED

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,298 miles

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

engine lower cover plate fitted unable to carry out full check....tyres show signs of edge wear F/R,rec geometry check

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,940 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

wiper blades rec.... front o/s tyre showing edge wear,rec toe-in check

Pass 15 May 2012 53,234 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 53,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,648 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 49,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,843 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 44,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,843 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,942 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 ZGF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGF, 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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FA03 ZGF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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