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FIL 4868

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,866 mi
Last recorded172,866 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 4868
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 172,866 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 172,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 172,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 171,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 169,367 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 144,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 123,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside headlamp deteriorated and output slightly reduced

Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside headlamp deteriorated and output slightly reduced

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,843 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Road test; constant noise from front whilst driving

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,716 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2009 24,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,404 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,423 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,161 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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FIL 4868 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FIL 4868, 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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FIL 4868 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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