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G15 TJP

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

140,399 mi
Last recorded140,399 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 TJP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 140,399 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 140,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 139,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlights deteriorated [weak pattern]

HEAVY corrosion to rear subframe

Headlight washers not working

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside rear suspension arms

Heavy corrosion to nearside + offside rear trailing arm mountings

Nearside Rear Contact bar corroded through [snapped]

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wishbone headlight adjuster deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills are covered

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 138,091 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 138,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 136,883 miles

Corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 136,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

pad warning light on all pads ok

suspension components rusty under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,818 miles

Corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight play to offside front steering rack tie rod inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side walls slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 132,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Retaining pinch bolt snapped connecting hub to shock obsorber (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side walls slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,982 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear outer (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 129,977 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside and nearside lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,296 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 128,275 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Feb 2016 124,737 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Traction control light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 19 Mar 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,705 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3 ltrs of engine oil required for emissions test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 106,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 100,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2012 100,743 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 91,537 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion on rear brake pipe

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,693 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,817 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,316 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight up/down movement at NSF and OSF lower suspension arm outer ball joints.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,076 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight up/down movement at NSF and OSF lower suspension arm outer ball joints.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,605 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G15 TJP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 G15 TJP, 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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G15 TJP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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