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R18 BDL

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,112 mi
Last recorded104,112 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 BDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal cracked and perishing

Pass 30 May 2025 103,054 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 101,357 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 100,525 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 100,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 99,308 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,814 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear / past service standards (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 May 2020 97,262 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,137 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,322 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,322 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,586 miles

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,440 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 80,440 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 69,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2009 65,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,692 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,780 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside 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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R18 BDL 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 66.7%.

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 R18 BDL, 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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R18 BDL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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