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PY03 LRK

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,313 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 76,313 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (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 18 Jul 2023 73,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,559 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 65,559 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 63,958 miles

underside of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,289 miles

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,255 miles

Front downpipes bolts very rusty(not leaking yet)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 58,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front downpipes bolts very rusty(not leaking yet)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,461 miles

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)

plastic covers under car and over engine unable to see various components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,608 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,332 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,217 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,159 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 23,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,893 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 21,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,237 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 17,130 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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PY03 LRK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 PY03 LRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY03 LRK registered?

PY03 LRK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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