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PL03 UXN

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 UXN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 105,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 100,151 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,830 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 95,825 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,558 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 89,634 miles

Central Rear THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

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

Fail 31 Jan 2021 89,632 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 88,185 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,295 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 87,293 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 80,386 miles

corrosion started to subframes

covers fitted restricting view

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 2 May 2017 80,386 miles

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

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

corrosion started to subframes

covers fitted restricting view

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,327 miles

covers fitted restricting view

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front servo rubber pipe starting to deteriate

front wipers starting to smear

fuel cap seal starting to perish

light corrosions starting on coil springs

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2014 61,852 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 61,852 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 46,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,399 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 34,080 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,340 miles

advice front tyres wearing on inner edges !

Fail 28 Apr 2009 32,340 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

advice front tyres wearing on inner edges !

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,135 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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PL03 UXN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PL03 UXN, 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 PL03 UXN registered?

PL03 UXN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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