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HF03 ZVE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,451 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover adrift.

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

Rear Upper Exhaust heatshield partially insecure.

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

TPMS Light on.

Fail 18 Jun 2026 86,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing on driveshaft. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing on anti roll bar link. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ABS Wire insecure.

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

Offside Front ABS Wire insecure.

Offside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire insecure.

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover adrift.

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

Rear Upper Exhaust heatshield partially insecure.

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

TPMS Light on.

Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,400 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly cracking both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2023 84,269 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bump stop adrift exposing heavily corroded shaft (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bump stop adrift exposing the heavily corroded shaft (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly cracking both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle and suspension arms rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2021 78,155 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle and suspension arms rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,476 miles

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

tpms/ on

Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms/ on

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,194 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,347 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,388 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2016 63,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,608 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,811 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 53,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,573 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

brake servo vacuum hose feels very soft and replacement is recommended

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,632 miles

airbag light on

some corrosion pitting at offside rear brake disc

Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,802 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 31,802 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,919 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)

outer face of offside rear brake disc is pitted with corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,878 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 18,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 9,146 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,162 miles

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

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

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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HF03 ZVE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 HF03 ZVE, 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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HF03 ZVE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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