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RL03 LUE

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,824 mi
Last recorded85,824 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 LUE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 85,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 85,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 84,070 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 84,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,095 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,680 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,886 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,453 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,703 miles

EML warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,070 miles

Minor cut in tyre wall on n/s/r

o/s/r brake pad wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,066 miles

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

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

Minor cut in tyre wall on n/s/r

o/s/r brake pad wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,493 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 10 Jul 2006 29,802 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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RL03 LUE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RL03 LUE, 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 RL03 LUE registered?

RL03 LUE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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