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PL03 WZB

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,996 mi
Last recorded109,996 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WZB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,996 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2025 105,597 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 102,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 97,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on?

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF TYRE INNER TREAD WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF TYRE OUTER TREAD WORN

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,497 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,178 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 49,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,447 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,447 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,632 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 13,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,863 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 WZB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PL03 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

PL03 WZB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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