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FK02 FRA

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

126,935 mi
Last recorded126,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK02 FRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,935 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front mirror glass discolored

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 122,270 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front mirror glass discolored

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode including sub-frame and suspension components.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,444 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,310 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,639 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,638 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding to excess (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 104,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,072 miles

Nearside front shock absorber leaking.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 101,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front shock absorber leaking.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2013
Fail 11 May 2013 88,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 May 2012 82,178 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated, pads not wearing thin

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge (no Tread)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

traction control light on

trye pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 17 May 2012 81,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated, pads not wearing thin

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge (no Tread)

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

trye pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 10 May 2011 71,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,159 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 62,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 52,854 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 42,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,223 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 38,223 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,175 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 29,850 miles

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

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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FK02 FRA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FK02 FRA, 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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FK02 FRA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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