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RN03 HVZ

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,273 mi
Last recorded82,273 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 HVZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 82,273 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 81,860 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,790 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 68,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs pitted/worn

Rear Brake pads wearing low

fuel cap sealing device cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,925 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 56,925 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,999 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 49,999 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 45,058 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 45,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 42,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 42,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,867 miles

front getting low 2/3 worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,430 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 35,430 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,273 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,002 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 22,002 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,285 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 20,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,147 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,590 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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RN03 HVZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN03 HVZ, 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 RN03 HVZ registered?

RN03 HVZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is RN03 HVZ safe to buy?

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