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RE03 ZGW

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,078 mi
Last recorded72,078 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 72,078 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 71,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 71,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 71,025 miles

Front exhaust lower flange bolts badly corroded/poor condition

General corrosion of steering and suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,831 miles

Front exhaust down pipe bolts heavily corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 69,831 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust down pipe bolts heavily corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,717 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 67,624 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,299 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,966 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light play in both front wish bone bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,181 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 255/35/18/w

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear to brake caliper flexi corroded

offside rear to brake caliper flexi corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,134 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 255/35/18/w

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear to brake caliper flexi corroded

offside rear to brake caliper flexi corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,622 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,128 miles

Both front tyres wearing around inner edges

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,934 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing around inner edges

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,998 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,998 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 33,515 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,701 miles

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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RE03 ZGW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE03 ZGW, 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 RE03 ZGW registered?

RE03 ZGW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is RE03 ZGW safe to buy?

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