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RY03 AEG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,542 mi
Last recorded125,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AEG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 125,542 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 125,523 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above nearside tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 116,918 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,291 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 109,257 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (also tyres perished in tread areas) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

petrol cap seal slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,681 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 99,139 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,797 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have slight misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 61,266 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,261 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin , o/s close to limit

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 22 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; both rear centre tread low

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,762 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,388 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,393 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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RY03 AEG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RY03 AEG, 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 RY03 AEG registered?

RY03 AEG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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