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FK03 BMZ

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,776 mi
Last recorded100,776 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK03 BMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 100,776 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,197 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,882 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 85,882 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes coated with material unable to carry out full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres wearing 2.5mm

Pass 3 May 2018 78,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,113 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/f suspension headlamp height adjuster rod detached/broken

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,260 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 69,826 miles

Bonet latch is sticking

Fail 7 May 2015 69,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Bonet latch is sticking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,039 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,039 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

bonnet cable sticky

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,633 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 59,631 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light staying on at times

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 50,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,027 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,411 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,689 miles

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

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

rear handbrake slow to release brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,200 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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FK03 BMZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FK03 BMZ, 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 FK03 BMZ registered?

FK03 BMZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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