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PAZ 460

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,268 mi
Last recorded102,268 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 460
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,610 miles

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

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

x2 top mount rubbers perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2024 101,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 99,854 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulged and split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,017 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,017 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front kick up is to the left (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 96,953 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 96,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 96,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Lines running length of vehicle, towards back. Marked in yellow. Both lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage. No cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,877 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,283 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,283 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,269 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,257 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,315 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,171 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 84,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,492 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm advise replacement

rear brake discs are badly worn strongly advise replacement

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,963 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,411 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 33,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,917 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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PAZ 460 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PAZ 460, 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 PAZ 460 registered?

PAZ 460 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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