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FV03 HFZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,837 mi
Last recorded89,837 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 89,537 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,278 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Aug 2023 89,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,898 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,007 miles

Both headlamp washers not working

Fail 4 Aug 2020 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp washers not working

Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,727 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 53,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,060 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 50,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,138 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,666 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,625 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 33,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,939 miles

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

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

much of underside covered with panels

Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 4,723 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 3,649 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 3,649 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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FV03 HFZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV03 HFZ, 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 FV03 HFZ registered?

FV03 HFZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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