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G20 MCR

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,727 mi
Last recorded84,727 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 MCR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,919 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,354 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 83,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,543 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 82,543 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 81,640 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 May 2018 79,440 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,611 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,086 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,086 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,144 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,687 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/r brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,719 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,895 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)

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

wider tyres on front than rear ( been crossed)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSR tyre tread scrubbed off on inside edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads low 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,861 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,047 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 48,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,254 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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G20 MCR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G20 MCR, 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 G20 MCR registered?

G20 MCR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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