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RL03 TXG

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,260 mi
Last recorded173,260 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 TXG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 173,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 170,227 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Rear 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))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 170,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 162,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 152,912 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,165 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 145,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,382 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,742 miles

n/side front tyre bald on inner edge

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 121,721 miles

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

n/side front tyre bald on inner edge

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,439 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 111,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,408 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 100,233 miles

air bag light and tyre pressure lights on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

air bag light and tyre pressure lights on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 93,843 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,118 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,119 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,221 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2007 49,211 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,767 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 TXG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL03 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

RL03 TXG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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