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RJ03 OBP

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,778 mi
Last recorded116,778 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 OBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 116,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 115,340 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,759 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 114,031 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,263 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 80,241 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOTH (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,914 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,562 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 70,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,076 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,680 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,573 miles

osf/nsf tyres inner walls sligly worn

rear braeks noisey

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,539 miles

inner edge on n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,747 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 22,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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RJ03 OBP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RJ03 OBP, 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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RJ03 OBP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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