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R21 DWA

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 DWA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 133,757 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 133,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 130,870 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2023 130,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 128,871 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 128,869 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 123,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,001 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

rear differential mounts worn

Fail 25 Mar 2019 122,000 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,428 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 120,428 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,922 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal only and damaged to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit legal only and damaged to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUTS ON INNER WALL AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,535 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Mar 2014 62,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine leaking oil

Fail 25 Mar 2013 52,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine leaking oil

Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,845 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs lightly corroded

front brake pads low

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,791 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 30,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,342 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 24,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R21 DWA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 R21 DWA, 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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R21 DWA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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