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PF03 LJZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,475 mi
Last recorded108,475 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 LJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,897 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,462 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 104,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 99,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 91,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 91,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 84,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,826 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,803 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,889 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,913 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,817 miles

some play in steering rack o/s

Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,282 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,211 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,930 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,589 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 21,589 miles

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

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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PF03 LJZ 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 PF03 LJZ, 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 PF03 LJZ registered?

PF03 LJZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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