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HS03 NJU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

95,771 mi
Last recorded95,771 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NJU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 95,771 miles

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

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

Undertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,642 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 86,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 85,165 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 85,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,962 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 83,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,188 miles

Centre stop light lens cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 71,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,652 miles

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear high level stoplamp lens slight damage /not working

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,518 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear noise in wheel bearing

both headlamps - outer lenses starting to dull

hi level stoplamp not working

parking brake made min requirement only

Fail 10 Mar 2017 60,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps - outer lenses starting to dull

hi level stoplamp not working

parking brake made min requirement only

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,738 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch is "sticky". (8.4.2)

Hi level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,521 miles

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

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

hi level stoplamp not fully working

Fail 4 Mar 2015 54,521 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

hi level stoplamp not fully working

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,398 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,518 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 46,518 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,827 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre nearing limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre becoming low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,173 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,485 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 29,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,663 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,097 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 26,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic outer sill covers fitted restricting full view of outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,219 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 20,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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HS03 NJU 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 67.7%.

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 HS03 NJU, 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 HS03 NJU registered?

HS03 NJU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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