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PB03 FMB

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB03 FMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 117,323 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,524 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 113,524 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 112,848 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 112,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 108,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,869 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 105,860 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,206 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,335 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,721 miles

Brake pipes covered with grease

Front Brake discs in poor condition.

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on the edge.

Rear Brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,441 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,096 miles

o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,620 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,560 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 80,306 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 80,306 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,585 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,647 miles

offside rear tyre nail in tread

rear brake pads wearing near limit

Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,647 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre nail in tread

rear brake pads wearing near limit

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,446 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,966 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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PB03 FMB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PB03 FMB, 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 PB03 FMB registered?

PB03 FMB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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