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GD03 DWC

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

85,337 mi
Last recorded85,337 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 DWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 85,337 miles

Nearside front dust cover missing.

Fail 20 Mar 2026 85,337 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front dust cover missing.

Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,479 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscurinng some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,067 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,786 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers not stopping in right position

Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,892 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 76,858 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 76,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,687 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,493 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 71,493 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 May 2017 63,510 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 60,681 miles

vehicle fitting with under trays

Pass 21 May 2015 59,825 miles

Bonnet release difficult to operate- bonnet secured currently

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light indicates a fault (vehicle used prior to 01/01/2012)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 59,825 miles

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

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

Bonnet release difficult to operate- bonnet secured currently

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light indicates a fault (vehicle used prior to 01/01/2012)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,568 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (225/40r18)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (225/40r18)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,280 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 51,257 miles

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

Airbag light on

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

EML on

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,502 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 45,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,312 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,595 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 29,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,477 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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GD03 DWC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 GD03 DWC, 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 GD03 DWC registered?

GD03 DWC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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