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R300 EDS

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 EDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 91,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 91,714 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,412 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 91,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,233 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,090 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,174 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 87,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 85,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,489 miles

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

Front lower arm rear bushes slightly weak

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

Offside Front coil spring differs to nearside front

Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,489 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front lower arm rear bushes slightly weak

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

Offside Front coil spring differs to nearside front

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,974 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,925 miles

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

Under trays and sil covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under trays and sil covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre surface cracks

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,213 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,146 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 7,146 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (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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R300 EDS is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R300 EDS, 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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R300 EDS is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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