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RE03 ZPY

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,792 mi
Last recorded53,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 53,792 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 53,792 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 52,561 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 52,561 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,172 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 51,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,748 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion of suspension components

Fail 9 Feb 2022 46,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion of suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,936 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,623 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,632 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,249 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

cannot open fuel flap

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 37,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 35,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,201 miles

both front tyres worn down to the legal limit

both rear tyres worn down to the legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,403 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,940 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,522 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,488 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre low on very inner edge of tread

offside front tyre bald on very inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,078 miles

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)

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 ZPY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RE03 ZPY, 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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What year was RE03 ZPY registered?

RE03 ZPY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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