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R44 PUD

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,158 mi
Last recorded98,158 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 PUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,017 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 98,017 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,057 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,292 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,292 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,751 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,521 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 73,521 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,066 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 70,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,891 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,709 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,720 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,068 miles

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

front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2009 46,067 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,617 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,538 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 19,538 miles

Nearside 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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R44 PUD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R44 PUD, 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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R44 PUD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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