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G5 BMU

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,193 mi
Last recorded42,193 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 42,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 41,537 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 41,233 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 40,069 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 38,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,617 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes covered in protective coating

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 30 Mar 2016 35,781 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight damage inner wall

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

coolant leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,604 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Slight damage to inner sidewall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,545 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 33,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,647 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,084 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,585 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,109 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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G5 BMU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G5 BMU, 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 G5 BMU registered?

G5 BMU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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