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RA03 ZXP

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,577 mi
Last recorded62,577 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 ZXP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 62,577 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,845 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 61,829 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,325 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 61,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,665 miles

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

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

Play in rear axle bushes

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 53,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 47,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 42,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,112 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,092 miles

both front tyres starting to tear

Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,090 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)

both front tyres starting to tear

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,885 miles

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

Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,227 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine does not run smoothly

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,195 miles

slight wear to front tyres on inner edges

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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RA03 ZXP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RA03 ZXP, 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 RA03 ZXP registered?

RA03 ZXP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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